About This Course

As the world re-opens its doors after the pandemic, it’s natural to wonder: Is Tourism Management a good degree for future jobs?

The fact is that tourism remains one of the largest industries in the world with a global value of US$ 1 trillion a year, responsible for six to seven per cent of all employment. With changes to technology, destinations and consumer attitudes, there’s never been a more exciting time to study a BSc Tourism Management.

Blending theory, best practice, industry insight, the opportunity for short and longer-term placements and visits to tourism businesses, our Tourism Management degree provides a solid grounding in tourism management, marketing and economics. It nurtures the creativity, adaptability, and flexibility to succeed in travel and tourism today.

Modern tourism management requires individuals who can respond to the changing needs and sensitivities of all stakeholders: consumers, operators, governments and suppliers, as well as the communities affected by promoted attractions and resorts.

With a focus on sustainable tourism and destination marketing, our BSc in Tourism Management not only considers how to make various destinations attractive, but also the issues that can arise – from respecting local cultural sensitivities and minimising environmental impact, to displacement and second home tourism.

Where better to study, explore and assess the economic, environmental, cultural and social impact of tourism today than in a location that attracts millions of visitors each year. Sitting between the mountains and the sea, Bangor is a historic, cathedral city, with Snowdonia National Park and Anglesey’s coastline close by.

Bangor University’s tourism management legacy dates back over six decades, when one of our original academics first developed the concept of positive economic impact of tourism.

Why Choose Bangor University for this Tourism Management course? 

• Study your BSc in Tourism Management at a ‘live’ destination case study – a North Wales tourism hotspot with popular places to visit, such as Llanberis, Beaumaris, Llandudno and Caernarfon, on your doorstep.
• Practical in focus, this course has been designed with input from local tourism, including Welsh Mountain Zoo, Halen Môn (Anglesey Sea Salt) and Eryri National Park (Snowdonia National Park).
• Our strong links with industry provide opportunities to boost your employability through placements, guest lectures, field trips and projects, working on live briefs solving real-world tourism challenges.
• You’ll be taught by staff with expertise in consumer behaviour in tourism, sustainable and wellbeing tourism, tourism taxation, cultural and geographic branding.
• You can learn a language alongside your degree at no extra cost – we offer free evening classes in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin).