Our innovative international tourism course combines theory with practice – with a focus on the latest global trends and developments in international tourism – and a career-enhancing opportunity to learn the fourth widest spoken language in the world.
You’ll study career-relevant topics that include sustainability, cultural tourism, and tourism in developing countries, gaining an insight into distinct social science perspectives. You'll also get the opportunity to build your professional industry experience – in the UK and abroad – with a range of work placements and residential field trips.
We have a dedicated International Tourism Industry and Employability module which is delivered by a colleague with extensive managerial experience in the hotel sector. This emphasises the importance we place on employability right from the beginning of the first year.
Aside from gaining industry-specific knowledge and skills, you’ll also learn Spanish with the help of a specialist language tutor. Research shows that doing a degree with a second language (Spanish in this case) enhances students’ international employability by between 10 to 30%.
You’ll have access to our international team who provide excellence in teaching and research. You’ll also further enhance your language skills with a year-long study abroad option in a Spanish speaking country that will help you get hands-on experience of management in Spanish.
To assist students in terms of their international employability, we offer Aviation and passenger transport management for students who are keen to work in the transport sector, Customer Service Management and Hospitality Business Management for students who wish to develop a career in hospitality management.
You’ll take part in a range of industry-relevant UK field trips throughout your course and also spend a week at an international tourist destination. Spain and Greece are among previous field trip destinations, and the majority of the cost for these excursions is included in your tuition fees.
We’ve got a dedicated support team who will help you plan your career and gain valuable experience and contacts through a range of industry-specific networking activities.
Roles for graduates include Business Development Managers, Project Managers, Marketing Executives and Travel Consultants, with graduates of our course climbing the career ladder with companies including Etihad, Eurostar, Marriott, Radisson Blu Edwardian, Thomas Cook, Travel Republic and Virgin Holidays.
We know that sometimes you’ll need assistance and support when it comes to your studies. During your time with us you'll get assistance from a Personal Tutor.
If you require a little extra help, then we have Student Learning Assistants and Graduate Academic Assistants on hand to help.
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Your studies will be focused on tourism's impacts and wider significance in a dynamic and changing world, and throughout the course you will develop an understanding of the academic and applied aspects of international tourism. You will graduate, armed with an understanding of the characteristics of tourists, including tourist demand, demand trends and tourist behaviour, as well as the products and structure of the industry and the business environment in which it operates.
You will take Spanish language classes throughout your degree. In the final year you will advance your studies to include Spanish for global business.
You will graduate with the confidence to examine, critique and evaluate various impacts of tourism upon economies, communities and the environment and how these impacts can be effectively managed.
You will also develop key transferable skills including analytical thinking and problem solving along with the ability to work effectively in teams, and be able to present and communicate business management ideas with confidence.
The module aims to enable students with little or no previous knowledge of the subject to acquire basic Spanish language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) but with a strong emphasis on the latter two and to promote an understanding of the Spanish/Latin American daily context in which they are located.
The module aims to enable students with little or no previous knowledge of the subject to acquire basic Spanish language skills (writing system, pronunciation,grammar, vocabulary and usage of Spanish) but more specifically aimed at developing speaking and listening within a business context. With its business tourism orientation, the module also aims to introduce students to Spanish business tourism culture and increase their awareness of the professional environment in Spanish-speaking countries.
The module introduces the disciplines, theories, issues and techniques in the social sciences that are relevant to the understanding of tourism in a broad social context. This includes the areas of sociology, psychology, political economy, economics, anthropology, politics and environmental studies. You will learn how these disciplines inform debates within tourism with particular emphasis upon the examination of the impact of tourism. A key aim is to demonstrate that an understanding of the social side of tourism is not a supplement to the business approach, but is essential to the successful operation of this sector.
This module aims to build upon students’ abilities in Spanish language at intermediate level with a focus on the tourism industry in Spain. In addition to expanding on the four skills of language learning (listening, reading, writing and speaking), this module will provide students with an understanding of Spanish culture and society with reference to history, geography, economy and linguistic variety.
This module aims to build upon students’ abilities in Spanish language at intermediate level with a focus on the tourism industry in Latin America. In addition to expanding on the four skills of language learning (listening, reading, writing and speaking), this module will provide students with an understanding of Latin American culture and society with reference to history, geography, economy and linguistic variety. This module will expand on the skills gained in earlier modules in terms of linguistic skills and content-specific knowledge.
This module aims to examine theories and practices of tourism management. It analyses critically the challenges faced by the tourism industry in the context of contemporary management functions and tourist/visitor behaviour which is a fundamental part of the module content. This module also assists students in developing professional and entrepreneurial skills in this dynamic industry such as creativity, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, project management, research and logical reasoning through planning and developing a bespoke tour itinerary guided by consumer behaviour theories.
This module aims to develop critical awareness of a range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and techniques relevant to academic investigation of tourism industry issues. It will also develop students’ ability to relate theory to real world case study material, making clear the links between theory, method and data. Specific attention will be paid to exploration of key research methods and techniques and their applicability to a range of tourism-related research contexts. Changes in approach, especially the rise of qualitative approaches and techniques, will be considered. The module will also seek to promote students’ ability to think critically –or critique –existing research.
This module aims to develop abilities of students to independently conduct theoretically informed, ethically-rigorous primary data collection in a mature, international tourism destination. Students will be challenged to systematically analyse the data sets that derive from these collection processes, and to synthesise such findings with relevant secondary source material. Furthermore, students will need to clearly communicate the findings generated via the above processes by way of a creative group presentation, and a written experiential learning narrative (ELN) that conforms to professional, academic standards.
This module aims to generate critically informed understanding of the relationships between the tourist industry and key public passenger transport modes (including aviation, rail, coach and bus systems). The current standing of these modes -in terms of public –private relations, industry funding and management arrangements, and demand trends, will be situated within their recent historical context. The module will also directly address sustainability issues, and afford a strong focus to practical considerations relevant to securing employment in these sectors.
The module aims to provide students with an understanding of tourism enterprise and the significance of the small businesses, which dominate the tourism sector. Enterprise-related concepts such as entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity will be analysed. Revenue management theory and practice as well as the impact it has on tourism and hospitality businesses and customers is also a major component of this module. Students will gain the knowledge and skills required to make appropriate management decisions for sustainable financial success.
This module examines the shift in the last decades in the world economy that has given rise to the emerging economies (China and Latin America) phenomenon, and how the contexts it generates, impact businesses and tourism in them. Furthermore, the module examines the thriving relationship between China and Latin America that has been developing for the last decades and analyses the mutual impact for businesses and tourism on both sides.
The module aims to enable students with little or no previous knowledge of these languages to acquire basic language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) so as to be able to communicate at a basic level on everyday situations.
Due the conditions created by the pandemic, Middlesex University has taken the decision to postpone the taking of the period abroad (either as Summer Placements of Full Year of Study Abroad) until July 2020-21, when the situation will be reviewed.
This module aims to let students to fully experience the culture, life and everyday life of Spanish-speaking societies by spending a full year at a hot university in a Spanish-speaking country. This module also allows students to set goals for important aspects of the Immersion Year, to log and evaluate their experiences, to review their goals and to record and assess details of personal and academic development in a Spanish-speaking environment.
This module aims to build upon and extend students' abilities in Spanish at advanced level in business contexts, with stress on the tourism industry and to examine the input of key global economies on global business and the global tourism industry. This impact is also examined with reference to Hispanic countries, and to promote an understanding of Hispanic culture in general and in the business world. Students will analyse the main types of business communications in order to appreciate relevant specialised vocabularies and underlying cultural assumptions.
To build upon and extend students' abilities in Spanish at advanced level in business contexts, with stress on the tourism industry. To examine the significance of the evolution of key global economies (the US, the EU and China) and the impact of their dynamics on global business and the global tourism industry. This impact is also examined with reference to Hispanic countries, with an emphasis on Latin America. To promote an understanding of Hispanic culture in general and in the business world. Students will analyse the main types of business communications in order to appreciate relevant specialised vocabularies and underlying cultural assumptions.
This module examine some of the contemporary issues facing tourism through a global to local framework. The module aims to provide a critical awareness and understanding of alternative policy and planning approaches and the institutions involved in formulating policy responses. Case studies are used to explore the potential and limitations of different theoretical approaches.
This module aims to develop students’ understanding of theories and business practice concerning building strong brands in travel and tourism. Students will learn how certain content in social media managed to engaged with target audiences and viewers in a compelling way and achieved branding agendas simultaneously, and even went viral online. The module not only promotes creative thinking and problem solving skills but also develops students’ abilities to create branding solutions and a coherent plan in selected social media platforms.
The aim of this module is to develop a critical understanding of the events sector, the impacts and legacy of events. Students will be introduced to a range of corporate, sporting, arts and cultural events and festivals, including community, hallmark and mega events. This module will also cover different perspectives on events classification, origins, current and future trends. The motivations and roles of the private, public and third sectors in the development and execution of events will also be discussed and analysed.
This module aims to introduce the concept of supply chain management and related theories. The module seeks to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to critically analyse the Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation Industry Sectors with regard to current industry practices. Students are also able to view tourism products as a value-added chain of different service components and identify ways to effectively manage the interrelated tourism business operations to better meet customer needs and accomplish business goals.
This module aims to provide a critical examination and evaluation of the unique dynamics of heritage and tourism development from both social sciences and management perspectives. It thus attempts to integrate a rich diversity of academic discussions and industry practices in heritage and tourism studies. Students are expected to consolidate key theoretical frameworks surrounding heritage in tourism context and engage with contemporary practices of heritage tourism development at both global and local levels.
This module aims to introduce you to the extent and variety of city tourism, to assess its impacts in different types of cities and to examine pertinent contemporary issues that have emerged around its expansion, such as gentrification, commodification, socio-spatial divisions and regeneration. The module places urban tourism in the context of changes in the economy, in politics and in leisure in order to critically assess its impacts on its stakeholders, and evaluate its potential and the pitfalls.
The primary aim of the work placement module is to provide students with the opportunity to undertake a period of work experience (minimum of 30 days) from which they learn about, business in general, and the organisation and the sector within which it operates as well as the key drivers of business success. The work placement will provide an insight into the world of work and appropriate conduct at work. The module will therefore facilitate students in the process of becoming and staying employable through assertiveness, continuing development and reflection on both their development and the link between theory and practice.
Due the conditions created by the pandemic, Middlesex University has taken the decision to postpone the taking of the period abroad (either as Summer Placements of Full Year of Study Abroad) until July 2020-21, when the situation will be reviewed.
This module aims to let students to fully experience the culture, life and everyday life of Spanish-speaking societies by spending a full year at a hot university in a Spanish-speaking country. This module also allows students to set goals for important aspects of the Immersion Year, to log and evaluate their experiences, to review their goals and to record and assess details of personal and academic development in a Spanish-speaking environment.
Due the conditions created by the pandemic, Middlesex University has taken the decision to postpone the taking of the period abroad (either as Summer Placements of Full Year of Study Abroad) until July 2020-21, when the situation will be reviewed.
This module aims to let students to fully experience the culture, life and everyday life of Spanish-speaking societies by spending a full year at a hot university in a Spanish-speaking country. This module also allows students to set goals for important aspects of the Immersion Year, to log and evaluate their experiences, to review their goals and to record and assess details of personal and academic development in a Spanish-speaking environment.
This module aims to build upon students’ abilities in Spanish language at intermediate level with a focus on the tourism industry in Spain. In addition to expanding on the four skills of language learning (listening, reading, writing and speaking), this module will provide students with an understanding of Spanish culture and society with reference to history, geography, economy and linguistic variety
This module aims to build upon students’ abilities in Spanish language at intermediate level with a focus on the tourism industry in Latin America. In addition to expanding on the four skills of language learning (listening, reading, writing and speaking), this module will provide students with an understanding of Latin American culture and society with reference to history, geography, economy and linguistic variety. This module will expand on the skills gained in earlier modules in terms of linguistic skills and content-specific knowledge.
The module introduces the disciplines, theories, issues and techniques in the social sciences that are relevant to the understanding of tourism in a broad social context. This includes the areas of sociology, psychology, political economy, economics, anthropology, politics and environmental studies. You will learn how these disciplines inform debates within tourism with particular emphasis upon the examination of the impact of tourism. A key aim is to demonstrate that an understanding of the social side of tourism is not a supplement to the business approach, but is essential to the successful operation of this sector.
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of key economic concepts, theories and skills necessary to evaluate the economic impact of tourism. It enables student to employ a data-driven approach to the evaluation of resources and opportunities in tourism as tourism professionals. The fieldwork will introduce basic research skills and also allow students to link theory to practice.
This module aims to build upon and extend students' abilities in Spanish at advanced level in business contexts, with stress on the tourism industry and to examine the input of key global economies on global business and the global tourism industry. This impact is also examined with reference to Hispanic countries, and to promote an understanding of Hispanic culture in general and in the business world. Students will analyse the main types of business communications in order to appreciate relevant specialised vocabularies and underlying cultural assumptions.
To build upon and extend students' abilities in Spanish at advanced level in business contexts, with stress on the tourism industry. To examine the significance of the evolution of key global economies (the US, the EU and China) and the impact of their dynamic on global business and the global tourism industry. This impact is also examined with reference to Hispanic countries, with an emphasis on Latin America. To promote an understanding of Hispanic culture in general and in the business world. Students will analyse the main types of business communications in order to appreciate relevant specialised vocabularies and underlying cultural assumptions.
This module aims to examine theories and practices of tourism management. It analyses critically the challenges faced by the tourism industry in the context of contemporary management functions and tourist/visitor behaviour which is a fundamental part of the module content. This module also assists students in developing professional and entrepreneurial skills in this dynamic industry such as creativity, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, project management, research and logical reasoning through planning and developing a bespoke tour itinerary guided by consumer behaviour theories.
This module aims to develop critical awareness of a range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and techniques relevant to academic investigation of tourism industry issues. It will also develop students’ ability to relate theory to real world case study material, making clear the links between theory, method and data. Specific attention will be paid to exploration of key research methods and techniques and their applicability to a range of tourism-related research contexts. Changes in approach, especially the rise of qualitative approaches and techniques, will be considered. The module will also seek to promote students’ ability to think critically –or critique –existing research.
This module aims to generate critically informed understanding of the relationships between the tourist industry and key public passenger transport modes (including aviation, rail, coach and bus systems). The current standing of these modes -in terms of public –private relations, industry funding and management arrangements, and demand trends, will be situated within their recent historical context. The module will also directly address sustainability issues, and afford a strong focus to practical considerations relevant to securing employment in these sectors.
The module aims to provide students with an understanding of tourism enterprise and the significance of the small businesses, which dominate the tourism sector. Enterprise-related concepts such as entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity will be analysed. Revenue management theory and practice as well as the impact it has on tourism and hospitality businesses and customers is also a major component of this module. Students will gain the knowledge and skills required to make appropriate management decisions for sustainable financial success.
This module examines the shift in the last decades in the world economy that has given rise to the emerging economies (China and Latin America) phenomenon, and how the contexts it generates, impact businesses and tourism in them. Furthermore, the module examines the thriving relationship between China and Latin America that has been developing for the last decades and analyses the mutual impact for businesses and tourism on both sides.
The module aims to enable students with little or no previous knowledge of these languages to acquire basic language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) so as to be able to communicate at a basic level on everyday situations.
Due the conditions created by the pandemic, Middlesex University has taken the decision to postpone the taking of the period abroad (either as Summer Placements of Full Year of Study Abroad) until July 2020-21, when the situation will be reviewed.
This module aims to let students to fully experience the culture, life and everyday life of Spanish-speaking societies by spending a full year at a hot university in a Spanish-speaking country. This module also allows students to set goals for important aspects of the Immersion Year, to log and evaluate their experiences, to review their goals and to record and assess details of personal and academic development in a Spanish-speaking environment.
The primary aim of this module is to develop students’ understanding of the project management process along with a range of consultancy, research and problem solving skills. It will also give students the opportunity of presenting their research both verbally and in a written report to the client and offer them recommendations, which they may wish to implement in the future. The skills and techniques students gained as a result of this module will enhance their employability.
This module examine some of the contemporary issues facing tourism through a global to local framework. The module aims to provide a critical awareness and understanding of alternative policy and planning approaches and the institutions involved in formulating policy responses. Case studies are used to explore the potential and limitations of different theoretical approaches.
This module aims to develop students’ understanding of theories and business practice concerning building strong brands in travel and tourism. Students will learn how certain content in social media managed to engaged with target audiences and viewers in a compelling way and achieved branding agendas simultaneously, and even went viral online. The module not only promotes creative thinking and problem solving skills but also develops students’ abilities to create branding solutions and a coherent plan in selected social media platforms.
The aim of this module is to develop a critical understanding of the events sector, the impacts and legacy of events. Students will be introduced to a range of corporate, sporting, arts and cultural events and festivals, including community, hallmark and mega events. This module will also cover different perspectives on events classification, origins, current and future trends. The motivations and roles of the private, public and third sectors in the development and execution of events will also be discussed and analysed.
This module aims to introduce the concept of supply chain management and related theories. The module seeks to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to critically analyse the Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation Industry Sectors with regard to current industry practices. Students are also able to view tourism products as a value-added chain of different service components and identify ways to effectively manage the interrelated tourism business operations to better meet customer needs and accomplish business goals.
This module aims to provide a critical examination and evaluation of the unique dynamics of heritage and tourism development from both social sciences and management perspectives. It thus attempts to integrate a rich diversity of academic discussions and industry practices in heritage and tourism studies. Students are expected to consolidate key theoretical frameworks surrounding heritage in tourism context and engage with contemporary practices of heritage tourism development at both global and local levels.
The primary aim of the work placement module is to provide students with the opportunity to undertake a period of work experience (minimum of 30 days) from which they learn about, business in general, and the organisation and the sector within which it operates as well as the key drivers of business success. The work placement will provide an insight into the world of work and appropriate conduct at work. The module will therefore facilitate students in the process of becoming and staying employable through assertiveness, continuing development and reflection on both their development and the link between theory and practice.
Due the conditions created by the pandemic, Middlesex University has taken the decision to postpone the taking of the period abroad (either as Summer Placements of Full Year of Study Abroad) until July 2020-21, when the situation will be reviewed.
This module aims to let students to fully experience the culture, life and everyday life of Spanish-speaking societies by spending a full year at a hot university in a Spanish-speaking country. This module also allows students to set goals for important aspects of the Immersion Year, to log and evaluate their experiences, to review their goals and to record and assess details of personal and academic development in a Spanish-speaking environment.
Due the conditions created by the pandemic, Middlesex University has taken the decision to postpone the taking of the period abroad (either as Summer Placements of Full Year of Study Abroad) until July 2020-21, when the situation will be reviewed.
This module aims to let students to fully experience the culture, life and everyday life of Spanish-speaking societies by spending a full year at a hot university in a Spanish-speaking country. This module also allows students to set goals for important aspects of the Immersion Year, to log and evaluate their experiences, to review their goals and to record and assess details of personal and academic development in a Spanish-speaking environment.
This is an event plan for an art exhibit created by a student on the Event Planning module. The portfolio explains how the exhibition would be marketed, as well as showing some examples of the artwork.
This student created a wedding planning business and planned a wedding for a fictional couple. They made sample floor plans of the venue, as well as menus and invitations. Here you can see an example of ‘wedding favours’ they would provide for their clients.
This is a plan for a murder mystery birthday party created by a student on the Event Planning module. Pictured is a model of the venue as it would be decorated for the party.
This student organised a Bulgarian traditional event, and documented all the details. The event would include various activities to promote Bulgarian culture.
This student organised a memorial event for a Nepalese hip hop artist. Pictured is merchandise that would be sold at the event.
One student organised a fundraising and awareness event called ‘Saving the Planet’. The aim of the event is to encourage attendees to reduce the use of disposable plastics in their everyday lives.
This student planned a summer camp called ‘Sea Scout Summer Camp’. The image shows the programme of activities planned for the children, and bracelets they would learn to make at the camp.
This is a plan for a wine tasting event. It documents the various wines and food that would be provided for guests. It also details where the event would take place and how the venue would be laid out.
This is a plan for an African-themed wedding. Here you can see wedding favours and an example table plan for the event.
There is an exciting diversity of tourism careers across the private, public and voluntary sectors, with roles for graduates within the tourism sector including;
International Tourism graduates have gone on to work in areas including local authorities, tourist boards, airlines, airports, travel agencies, hotels, museums, heritage centres, sports, meeting and event companies. Some of the companies our graduates have been employed by include City of London Corporation, Etihad, Eurostar, Marriott, Radisson Blu Edwardian, Thomas Cook, Travel Republic and Virgin Holidays. A number of graduates also go on to do further study for a Master’s Degree or PhD qualification.
Nykola Aiva Krulyte
International Tourism Management (Spanish) BA
Learning Spanish at Middlesex University is not only about the language, it’s also about the culture, lifestyle, people, nature and history. Lecturers here teach with passion and desire to let you feel the real Spain. During one of our Spanish classes my lecturer Jose started talking about internships in Spain and Camino De Santiago, which is a network of hiking routes in Spain. I was so inspired and amazed by the stories and pictures he showed that I decided to make the most of my summer and do both- an internship and Camino de Santiago!
After my internship of two months in Lanzarote, I started to prepare for my new adventure. I have to be honest, being on foot for 31 days and having a heavy backpack was not easy. Despite all that, I had one of the biggest adventures of my life. I walked 900km along northern Spain! I saw magnificent nature, visited 4 different regions – Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and Basque country. I saw the real lifestyle of Spanish people, tasted traditional dishes, saw stunning architecture of different cities, met lots of interesting people on my way, but most importantly, I gained so much self-confidence, strength, experience, ideas and discovered a different me.
Marta Chrostowska
International Tourism Management (Spanish) BA graduate
Erasmus was an amazing experience. As well as learning Spanish, I have learned and discovered many things about myself. I have become more independent and able to face occurring challenges. I discovered my deeper passion for travelling and started to build my website including art and travel photography. Erasmus in Spain was a key year of my international development where I met many people from multiple countries. In addition, I had a lot of free time where I could develop my artistic skills. Once I had the pleasure of creating an outdoor painting with an inspirational and professional artist. This is my best souvenir from Erasmus.
Saffron George
International Tourism Management (Spanish) BA
The 10 months spent working and living in southern Spain as part of my sandwich year was an opportunity to fully immerse myself in a new environment.
My new surroundings allowed me to put into practice what I had been learning over the past two years and further develop my language skills on a daily basis. During my placement, I was thrust into a foreign classroom environment and was given not only the responsibility but the challenge of teaching English to 124 students a week. This placement opened the door to a number of careers I had not previously considered before embarking on the course.
My year abroad was testing at times, however the independence it provided me really allowed me to focus on personal development. Overall, this experience provided me with a higher level of confidence in my Spanish speaking and new teaching abilities and new found self-assurance.
Joana Silva
International Tourism Management (Spanish) BA
This past summer I decided to challenge myself and do an internship in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote as I'm currently undertaking International Tourism Management with Spanish. Motivated by my tutor and other students who had also done an internship, I decided to enrol in this experience to improve my Spanish speaking skills in a real life environment and to also enhance and learn more about hotel management.
My internship in Spain will help me a lot in the future as I now feel much more confident when speaking Spanish and also because I had the opportunity to work in a hotel and learn more about the management of people and the hotel itself. We were given a lot of independent tasks at the hotel which have also made me feel more confident regarding my decision making. I definitely feel more prepared for future jobs.
We’ll carefully manage any future changes to courses, or the support and other services available to you, if these are necessary because of things like changes to government health and safety advice, or any changes to the law.
Any decisions will be taken in line with both external advice and the University’s Regulations which include information on this.
Our priority will always be to maintain academic standards and quality so that your learning outcomes are not affected by any adjustments that we may have to make.
At all times we’ll aim to keep you well informed of how we may need to respond to changing circumstances, and about support that we’ll provide to you.
Start: September 2022
Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Code: N88I
Start: October 2022
Duration: 4 years with a year abroad, 3 years with two summer placements
Code: N8T1
Start: October 2022
Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Code: N802
