University of Lancashire
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Management in Tourism (Top-up)
- BA (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Preston Campus
Course summary
Course overview
If you’re looking to succeed as a professional manager within the fast-growing tourism industry, then this top-up course is exactly what you’re looking for.
Tourism is currently one of the world’s fastest growing industries. Our Management in Tourism (Top-up) course will develop your supervisory and managerial skills so that you’re ready to succeed in senior roles based in in attractions, cruise ships, airlines, tour operators and tourist destinations in the UK or abroad.
On this fast-track course you can top up your foundation degree or HND to a full BA (Hons) degree in just one year.
Often studying in small classes along with other final year students, you’ll get to enjoy the full undergraduate experience and take advantage of all the facilities our University has to offer.
Why study with us
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Many of our graduates are now working for large international organisations.
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You’ll be allocated a personal tutor who’ll support you and help you to develop your study skills.
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This is a well-respected course, taught by a specialist team of experts in the area.
What you will do
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This programme begins with an intensive one-week induction which will give you the chance to meet other students and get up to speed with University life.
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You’ll be allocated an academic adviser who’ll support you and help you to develop your study skills as you progress.
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We keep most class sizes small, so your tutors will get to know you individually.
Accreditations
- Our course has been accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the professional body for managers and aspiring managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry worldwide.
Future careers
Many of our graduates are now working for large international organisations. The skills you develop on this course will equip you for management roles across the thriving tourism, events and hospitality industries.
We have strong links with employers including Merlin Entertainments and Cruise 118. Students have recently secured roles at British Airways, Cruise 118, Co-op Travel, P&O, Hilton and many others.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
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:
- N801
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- N801
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
HND (BTEC) - P
Tourism Management, Travel and Tourism, Tourism and Events, Tourism and Hospitality or Business Management and Tourism required.
Pass Foundation Degree with 40% in Tourism Management, Travel and Tourism, Tourism and Events, Tourism and Hospitality, Business Management and Tourism.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
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
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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