International Tourism Management, BA (Hons), with study abroad

Studying for a BA in Tourism at the Edge Hotel School equips students for management positions in the UK or abroad, including roles in cruise ships, airlines, events, visitor attractions, and travel organisations. The programme features integrated work experience in various departments at Wivenhoe House, a 4-star hotel on Essex’s Colchester campus, during the first year, along with contributions from industry speakers, consultancy projects, and live experiences. Key highlights include collaborating with tourism businesses on projects in Britain’s oldest recorded town, rich in history and close to London, the coast, and international airports, while engaging with local attractions like Colchester Castle and Visit Essex.The curriculum covers modules such as the tourism and hospitality business environment, operations, events, visitor attraction management, and special interest tourism. Year 1 involves up to 22 weeks of teaching, 8 weeks of hotel experience, and 2 weeks of self-study; Years 2 and 4 include 16 weeks of teaching, 12 weeks of industry projects, and 2 weeks of self-study; Year 3 focuses on studying abroad. Assessments encompass exams, posters, presentations, reflective statements, reports, a dissertation, and the Professional Performance Assessment to enhance interview skills.