BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management

Our curriculum is designed to give you the knowledge you need while showing you how it applies in the real world. You’ll gain the confidence to navigate diverse cultures, build global connections, and gain hands-on experience through a credit-bearing work placement module in Level 5 (Year 3). This opportunity is your chance to put what you have learnt into practice in a real workplace, helping you gain industry experience and get career-ready before you graduate.

What makes this programme unique is its strong emphasis on sustainability and digital innovation. You’ll develop essential management skills while engaging with the latest trends shaping the hospitality and tourism sectors. Designed in collaboration with industry experts and professional bodies, the programme ensures you graduate with the confidence and capabilities to lead in a fast-evolving global landscape.

As an Arden student, you’ll also benefit from access to the Arden Enterprise Incubator (AEI), a dedicated programme designed to help nurture an entrepreneurial mindset. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow your business, AEI offers expert guidance, networking opportunities and resources to help you succeed.

In today’s fast-moving digital world, understanding how technology shapes the hospitality and tourism industry is key to staying ahead. At Arden University, our BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme puts industry advancements at the heart of your learning, so you won’t just keep up with changes, but you’ll be ready to lead them.

From exploring virtual reality tools to analysing tourism trends using artificial intelligence (AI) insights, you’ll build a strong understanding of the latest innovations shaping the industry. Whether it’s using AI to personalise guest experience or streamline operations, this practical and future-focuses approach ensure you graduate with the knowledge and skills to lead in a fast-evolving, tech-enabled hospitality and tourism landscape.

As part of your degree, you’ll have the option to complete a 40-credit placement module at Level 5, giving you the chance to apply your learning in a real-world hospitality or tourism environment. This structured work experience is academically supervised and assessed, meaning it contributes directly to your degree whilst enhancing your professional skills. It’s a valuable opportunity to build industry connections, gain practical insight, and graduate with a formal recognition of your workplace experience, making you stand out to future employers.

On the course, your assessments will be linked to real-world workplace issues and practices. Added to the benefits of our Arden Enterprise Incubator where you will be supported to start up or grow an existing business. You’ll graduate with hands-on experience in problem solving and identifying areas for business growth in the hospitality and tourism sectors – all highly desirable skills for today’s employers.