You have the option to study this course as an accelerated degree over two years. You’ll study the same modules as students taking the standard BSc (Hons) degree, but sometimes in different years and/or in a different order.
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in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
If you’re looking for a course that excites and interests you while enhancing your employment prospects, this is the degree for you.
You’ll gain a sound knowledge of the tourism industry, the ability to adapt to trends, and valuable industry contacts.
Together, we’ll explore how the tourism industry is affected by factors such as sustainability and economics. Our modules cover project management, financial analysis, marketing, and much more.
From September 2026, this course will be called BSc (Hons) Business Management and Tourism. Modules will remain the same.
Hear more about our Business with Tourism Management degree from Senior Lecturer Dr Sudipta Sarkar.
Our forward-thinking course content and teaching will help you acquire real-world business skills.
In Cambridge, history and culture meet 21st-century innovation, offering plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience working with local organisations to run events.
We offer seminars and support on CV preparation, job-hunting and more. Our employer visits and guest speakers will help enhance your knowledge of the job market and build your professional network.
As a tourism graduate, the possibilities are endless. You could choose to work in events planning, outdoor leisure management, destination marketing, consultancy, tourism analysis – or the wider field of business management.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Marketing or MSc Project Management. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
We want you to be a step ahead when you graduate, so we offer:
We’re here to help you develop your CV and find that all-important role after graduation. Our Employability Service offers tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, help to complete job applications, and much more. You’ll have 24/7 access to an online Careers Centre too, which is packed with useful resources.
The support continues after you graduate, with lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
Our first-year modules are designed to develop the knowledge you already have, and give you a broad understanding of the key concepts of business and organisational management.
We’ll then turn our attention towards tourism-specific knowledge and skills. We’ll cover several different types of tourism, including those that draw visitors to Cambridge.
We’ll also look at the factors impacting, and impacts of tourism, while continuing to build your general business know-how.
You’ll complete your degree with a major project, where you’ll address a current, complex business issue alongside your peers.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
You have the option to study this course as an accelerated degree over two years. You’ll study the same modules as students taking the standard BSc (Hons) degree, but sometimes in different years and/or in a different order.
A foundation year prepares you for the rest of your course, and focuses on general skills such as researching and referencing, numeracy and ICT, and communication. We'll also start to look at some more subject-specific topics.
Your placement year is a chance to put everything you’ve learnt in Years 1 and 2 into practice. Spend typically 9-12 months working for an organisation, developing your skills and gaining valuable work experience. Our Placements Team is here to help you secure a placement.
All assessment is designed to allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned, and to make sure you’re developing the knowledge and skills you need to complete the course.
You can expect an interesting mix of coursework, essays, exams and activity-based assignments. Your coursework could include problem-solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations and group or individual reports.
You'll also be able to access support materials through our learning management system, Canvas.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.
International students
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.
£9,535UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)
An update on tuition fees for 2026-27
The fee of £9,535 quoted for UK students starting in 2026-27 is an indicative fee based on the current maximum regulated tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic year.
The University’s policy is to charge the maximum regulated tuition fee as set by the Government. The Government has advised that the regulated fee cap for full-time undergraduate courses taught in the 2026-27 academic year will be increasing in line with inflation.
The exact amount of the maximum regulated tuition fee set by the Government hasn’t been confirmed yet.
We expect confirmation of this in the coming weeks at which point the fee for the 2026-27 academic year will be updated.
Paying your tuition fees If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.
If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.
Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.
£9,535UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)
An update on tuition fees for 2026-27
The fee of £9,535 quoted for UK students starting in 2026-27 is an indicative fee based on the current maximum regulated tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic year.
The University’s policy is to charge the maximum regulated tuition fee as set by the Government. The Government has advised that the regulated fee cap for full-time undergraduate courses taught in the 2026-27 academic year will be increasing in line with inflation.
The exact amount of the maximum regulated tuition fee set by the Government hasn’t been confirmed yet.
We expect confirmation of this in the coming weeks at which point the fee for the 2026-27 academic year will be updated.
Paying your tuition fees If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.
If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.
Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.
£9,535UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)
An update on tuition fees for 2026-27
The fee of £9,535 quoted for UK students starting in 2026-27 is an indicative fee based on the current maximum regulated tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic year.
The University’s policy is to charge the maximum regulated tuition fee as set by the Government. The Government has advised that the regulated fee cap for full-time undergraduate courses taught in the 2026-27 academic year will be increasing in line with inflation.
The exact amount of the maximum regulated tuition fee set by the Government hasn’t been confirmed yet.
We expect confirmation of this in the coming weeks at which point the fee for the 2026-27 academic year will be updated.
Paying your tuition fees If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.
If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.
Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.
This course includes an optional placement year. The placement year fee is:
£1,500 (2025-26)
£1,700 (2026-27)
You will be responsible for covering the cost of travelling to your placement during your placement year. This cost could vary significantly depending on where your placement is located, where you live during your course and how you travel.
Living at university
We understand that affordability is an important issue when you’re thinking about studying at university.
The overall cost of university can vary depending on where you’re studying and which course you’re taking.
Costs may also be lower if you're living at home. However, some of the main costs you’ll want to think about include:
accommodation
bills
internet, mobile phone and calls
travel
food and drink
socialising and going out
study materials.
Most full-time UK students can apply for a Maintenance Loan to help cover living costs. More about maintenance loans.
Our Money Advice Service is on hand if you’d like to chat about living costs, budgets and managing your money. You can also find out more about student finance at one of our Open Days.
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries, which provide extra financial support while you’re at university.
If you're eligible for a scholarship, you'll generally receive it automatically – there's no need to apply.
Our campus employment bureau, ARU Temps, can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies (including any time you may spend on placements). It's a great chance to enhance your CV and boost your income while you study.
Emily Mace
Dr Sudipta Sarkar