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Develop skills essential for a career in hospitality and tourism management, as well as broader themes in business management that will enhance your understanding of hospitality and tourism in the wider business environment.
Course option
Year of entry
Location
Coventry University London (City of London)
Study mode
Full-time
Part-time
Sandwich
Duration
3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
Condensed first year available
5 years part-time (UK only)
UCAS codes
N832
Start date
September 2025
January 2026 - condensed
Learn about the major trends which are transforming the industry – from a greater emphasis on sustainability to technological advances, and from changing customer expectations to new concepts of luxury.
The January start for this course is condensed in Year 1. Please see the ‘How you’ll learn’ section below for more details.
If you choose to start this course in January you will study exactly the same course but over a slightly shorter timescale in Year 1. This is ideal if you missed the September start, want to transfer from a different university or course or just need a bit more time to prepare for life at university.
The degree is accredited1 and recognised by the following bodies:
This degree is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality (IOH) for the 2025/26 intake. Gaining IOH recognition for this course means that the quality of our teaching and student experience is recognised by the leading hospitality professional body. The IoH helps to connect our students with their colleagues in other institutions and with professionals around the world. If the recognition of this course or the modules on this course change, we would seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible. Visit the IOH website for further information.
Coventry University is considered one of the best universities for hospitality and tourism and the London campus is surrounded by hotels and restaurants. Some of the resources that we have over here are highly recommended and the staff have been great. You can consult them on anything, not just studies but future employment and internships.
Rehmat Kaur, BA International Hospitality and Tourism student, quoted in 2022
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
We designed the teaching and learning for this course to give you a strong academic knowledge of key theories and concepts to help you understand and appreciate current and relevant research in this subject area.
You also have the opportunity to apply the theories and concepts to current practice through real-life scenarios, case studies and a variety of class activities. The course will also give you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your essential analytical skills and respond to employer-related problems by making a set of clearly evaluated recommendations.
This course can be offered on a part-time basis. Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our part-time offering here, it is tailored for each course each year depending on the number of part-time applicants. Therefore, the part-time teaching arrangements vary. Request further information about part-time study.
If you choose to start this course in January it will be run as a condensed programme. You’ll start your course in January and finish your first year in August. Upon successful completion of Year 1, you will progress onto Year 2 in September and then continue to start subsequent years of your course in September, completing your degree at the same time as the September starters unless you opt to do a placement year.
As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.
Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.
Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You'll be digging deeper into topics, review what you've learnt and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you'll spend more time in independent study.
As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods include:
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
This course takes a globalised approach to the curriculum, placing your learning in the context of international challenges, opportunities and regulatory frameworks. It is designed to prepare you for working globally, whether overseas, or for a multi-national, or for a firm which trades internationally.
You may have the opportunity for an international field trip, and you could also arrange to do an internship (as part of your final major project) overseas. You may benefit from studying alongside a typically international cohort of students, learning from the perspectives they bring while developing your own ability to work cross-culturally2.
Please note that all international experience opportunities may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability, and meeting applicable visa and travel requirements, and are therefore not guaranteed2.
Studying hospitality and tourism can be a platform to careers in operations, sales and marketing, public relations, human resources, across a number of different sectors. The degree offers a number of transferable skills in an environment where you can discover something you will love.
Seth Lewis, International Hospitality and Tourism Management BA course director, quoted in 2022.
Our students are at the heart of everything we do here at Coventry University London. Hear about Hitanshu, Shaikh, Amrin, Hani and Philippine’s experiences of studying with us in the City of London
Typical entry requirements:
Not got the required grades? We offer this degree with an integrated foundation year.
Student | Full-time | Part-time |
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UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | 2025/26 fees TBC 2024/25 fees - £9,250 per year |
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EU | 2025/26 fees TBC 2024/25 fees - £9,250 per year with EU Support Bursary** 2025/26 fees TBC 2024/25 fees - £16,800 per year without EU Support Bursary** |
Not available |
International | 2025/26 fees TBC 2024/25 fees - £16,800 per year |
Not available |
If you choose to study this course with a professional placement2 or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee3 of £1,250 to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see the university’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.
For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the university reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.
We offer a range of international scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our international scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.
The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
If you choose to start this course in January please make sure you check the Fees and Finance page for more information. Although starting this course in January does not prohibit you from being eligible for student finance, the way it is paid in your first year differs from those who start their course in September.
If you start the course in January, your tuition fees will be paid in accordance with the university’s Tuition Fees, Refund and Withdrawal Terms and Conditions for January starters and for any further years of study, your fees will be paid in accordance with the terms for September starters.
The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.
Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.
Our International Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons) students have access to a wide range of facilities4 to help you prepare for a successful career in hospitality and tourism management.
Take a virtual tour of our campus to explore all of the facilities available to you.
The Talent Team is our dedicated employability support team. They can assist you in applying for work placements and graduate level jobs and offer skills development workshops. They also organise networking events to enable you to meet potential employers and industry contacts.
Find out what support you can getOn successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
When you graduate, you could choose a career pathway in tourism or hospitality, or work for a large organisation which spans both.
You might join an independent hotel or a chain (either in the UK or overseas), on a graduate programme or in a permanent named role. You could work for a tour operator, a travel agency, an airline or a cruise company, or work in incentive or corporate travel. Roles will also be open to you in publishing, PR, journalism, IT or consultancy, for example, where they relate to hospitality and tourism.
Alternatively, you will have a wide range of skills which will appeal to employers in other industries, so you would be free to branch out beyond hospitality and tourism.
Our previous graduates have gone on to work at:
Upon successful completion of our International Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons) course, you may wish to continue to further your studies at postgraduate level. You can do that right here at Coventry University London, with our International Hospitality and Tourism Management MSc. You could continue to build on what you have learnt, further preparing you to build the managerial aptitudes needed to run operations and manage destinations sustainably.
We also offer alternative postgraduate degrees if you decide to take a slightly different route. You can explore all of your options, including other locations within the Coventry University Group. You may be entitled to an alumni discount on your fees if you decide to extend your time with us by progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study.
London gives me every opportunity to work with hotels, they're just a five minute walk! We have so many practical events; we had presentations with hotels recently where we spoke with the managers about how they work there. And the faculty is really experienced when it comes to the industry, everyone's from the industry which they are teaching.
Gaurav Gautam, BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management student, quoted in 2022
Our strong global business connections provide students with access to real-life work experience, so you can put your skills into practice and make connections in the world of work