8th in the UK
in the subject area of Tourism, Transport, Travel, and Heritage Studies.
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Overview
Study tourism and hospitality management on an international scale in Canterbury - a UNESCO World Heritage city with a thriving tourism and hospitality industry. With a university degree in hospitality management and tourism from Canterbury, this will enlighten your studies as you work within such a popular UK destination.
On this International Tourism and Hospitality Management degree, you’ll engage with a variety of topics, such as dark tourism, marketing, gastronomy, and sustainability, which will enable you to gain a deep and thorough understanding of the industry.
What’s more, you’ll delve into the ethics of international tourism management, and go on overseas trips during your first and second year. This fully funded module will allow you to explore areas of study that you’ve researched throughout your course, including the impact of tourism, hotel management, and cultural policy.
Enhance your work experience with an internship or voluntary work – our teaching staff are wholly supportive of students undertaking roles that will benefit their studies. You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved with our thriving, research-active Tourism and Events Research Hub, where you can find internships and get involved in innovative research.
We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. This is why we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate. Our 2026 course will reflect this new approach. The 2026 course page will be made live shortly.
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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
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Going to CCCU is the best thing that I have ever done! I have enjoyed it thoroughly and the lecturers and the lectures have been amazing. Not only have they supported me academically but also emotionally. I would never change the decision I made to join.Chelsea, International Tourism and Hospitality Management graduate
Entry requirements
112
UCAS Tariff Points
Accepted qualifications
We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. Below are some common examples.
| Qualification | Grades |
|---|---|
| A Levels | BBC |
| BTEC | DMM |
| Access | 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 Points |
The grades in this table provide an indication of what is required to study this course. If you have qualifications that are not present in the table or want to tell us more about you specific situation then please contact our friendly Course Enquiry Team.
Level 2 qualifications
GCSE maths at grades A-C / 4-9 or equivalent is also required.
Don’t meet these entry requirements?
If you do not meet these entry requirements, a foundation year is a great way of beginning your university journey. We recommend you speak to our Course Enquiries team who will advise on a route to study that fits you.
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Module information
Core/optional modules
*Modules subject to approval
How you’ll learn
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions. You will typically have around 12-14 contact hours per week depending on the modules you select.
Seminars and workshops in smaller groups will enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures. In addition, you will meet with your personal academic tutor (PAT).
All courses are informed by the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022.
When not attending lectures, seminars, workshops, or other timetabled sessions you will continue learning through self-study. Typically, this involves reading journal articles and books, undertaking research in the library, working on projects, and preparing for coursework assignments/examinations, workshops, and seminars.
Your module tutor will direct you towards specific readings and/or activities to complete before class.
For the final year individual study/research project, you will undertake independent research, working under the supervision of a member of the course team who you'll meet with regularly.
Your overall workload typically consists of 12-14 contact hours per week, depending on the modules you take. For each 20 credit module, your independent study time is about 10 hours a week.
During the residential field trips, the workload will be more intense as these modules are mostly completed during the trip.
The lecturing team consists of highly qualified academics who have a range of expertise and experience. Many members have staff have worked in the tourism and hospitality industry and this enables them to bring industry-relevant knowledge to their lectures.
Most members of our team either hold a PhD or Master's, and teaching qualifications. They have experience in delivering research-informed teaching. Most members of staff are well travelled and come from, or have lived, in a variety of countries, making them ideal to teach the subjects in tourism. You should note members of the teaching team might change.
Lectures and seminars are supported with experienced outside speakers and field trips to promote the development of knowledge and skills in the international tourism and hospitality industry, with opportunities to local employer on live projects. international field trips to Tenerife and Malta, are also offered at no extra cost to you!Richard PoleCourse Director
How you’ll be assessed
Throughout your course you will be assessed using a range of methods, including written assignments, which could be an essay, blogs and digital media, business report, and a portfolio, as well as presentations and project work. In some modules you will be assessed through exams. You will experience both individual assessment and group work. In Year 3, you will produce a dissertation on an international tourism topic of your choice and a supervisor will be appointed to help guide you through the process.
You will receive 'formative' feedback as your progress through your modules and there is at least one formal or 'summative' assessment for each module, which counts toward your module grade.
Feedback
You will receive feedback on all assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback on examination performance is available upon request from the module leader. This is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor.
We aim to provide you with feedback within 15 working days of hand-in so you know exactly how you are progressing throughout your course.
Your future career
Career advice is embedded in our curriculum with the help of our Employability and Careers Service. Our past students have entered a wide range of roles, both in the public and private sectors, locally, nationally, and internationally.
These include: resort manager, tourist officer, destination manager, travel writing, tour manager, regional tourist managers (i.e. Visit Kent), tourism exhibition management, visitor attraction marketing, niche event specialist, and managers of their own businesses.
The relationships I made with teachers and the quality of the course inspired me to further my studies with a MSc in Responsible Tourism. My time at Canterbury Christ Church University helped me develop considerably; both as a student and tourism industry management professional.CristaGraduate
Fees
The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
| UK | Overseas | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £9,535 | £15,500 |
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated. The fees represented here are for study with Canterbury Christ Church University. If you are looking to study at a partner institution, please visit their website for fees information.
Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.
Home (UK) Fees
The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535.
Overseas/International Fees
Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government.
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- If you would like information about paying your fees, please contact accounts.receivable@canterbury.ac.uk
- For specific fee queries, please contact fees@canterbury.ac.uk
Awards
Many members of the teaching team are nominated for a Golden Apple Award each year. Students nominate members of staff who, during their course, have made a positive impact on them and/or their studies. Some members of staff have been nominated several times. Our students also have the opportunity to receive awards as part of their studies.
Recent annual sponsored student awards:
Best Tourist Student – The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE)
Best Student Research Project – Canterbury City Tour Guides
Best Tourism, Hospitality or Event Marketing Report – Shepherd Neame
Best Student – Section of Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Annual Student Conference
The Annual Student Conference is now in it's 9th year. Speakers from across the sector offer their knowledge, experience and insight into the challenges, issues an opportunities in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events industry. Topics explored such as sustainability, covid bounce-back, resilience, running a tourism business, the visitor economy amongst others.
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Duration:
3 yearsUCAS code:
N810Location(s):
Canterbury