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International Hospitality and Tourism Management

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Stag Hill
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Course summary

Why choose this course
-Surrey is the UK’s top university for hospitality, tourism, transport, travel and heritage studies, with Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management having an outstanding global reputation.

-You’ll have the opportunity to take one of our award-winning  Professional Training placements anywhere in the world, study at one of our many partner universities around the world, or combine both experiences. These opportunities provide invaluable practical experience, enrich your student journey and significantly enhance your employability in the global hospitality and tourism industries.

-Our BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management course provides the perfect foundation for senior management roles. From hotels to casinos, cruise ships to tour operators, and tourism development to resort management, you’ll gain expertise in core management areas such as technology, innovation, sustainability, and data, preparing you to excel in this fast-growing global industry and shape the future of hospitality and tourism development.

-Shape your degree to match your passions and career aspirations by selecting from a wide range of optional modules, while gaining practical experience and boosting your employability in outstanding in-house facilities, including the Lakeside restaurant, private dining room, coffee shop, and training kitchen.

-With London close by, take advantage of our exceptional industry connections and networking opportunities through careers fairs, executives-in-residence, guest lectures and field trips to start building your own all-important professional networks.

What you will study
Our International Hospitality and Tourism Management degree course combines theory and practice to give you the chance to apply your knowledge, making use of case studies, business simulations and site visits. This balance gives you both the in-depth knowledge to thrive in international hospitality and tourism, and a broader range of transferable skills that can be applied to a variety of managerial and entrepreneurial roles.

In the business modules, you’ll explore the approaches and techniques vital to managing and running an international business. Our specialist modules give you a detailed appreciation of the unique features, opportunities and challenges of the hospitality and tourism industries. You’ll graduate with the mindset to become an agent for positive change in our sector.

Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stag Hill

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
N230
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N230
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via international@surrey.ac.uk

Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK:
To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level BCC - CCC

Overall:
BCC -CCC

Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.

We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM - MMM

Overall:
DMM-MMM

Access to HE Diploma

Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, 18 Level 3 Credits at Merit, and 6 Level 3 Credits at Pass - 21 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, 3 Level 3 Credits at Merit and 21 Level 3 Credits at Pass.

Scottish Higher BBBBC - BBBCC

Overall:
BBBBC-BBBCC

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

Scottish Advanced Higher BCC - CCC

Overall:
BCC-CCC

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 30 - 29 points

Overall:
30-29

GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Overall:
Pass overall with BCC-CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element.

GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level drop down for the required GCSE levels.

Extended Project A

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).

T Level M - P

Overall:
Merit-Pass overall, with minimum C in the Core Component.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C).

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.

We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy

Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

View the other English language qualifications that we accept: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2026/27:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2026-entry

Sponsorship information

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.

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