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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: S102

Tourism and Visitor Economy Management

University of Cumbria
Ambleside, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Cumbria, the BA (Hons) Tourism and Visitor Economy Management provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Ambleside, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. A dynamic, contemporary, and forward-looking programme that combines academic and industry practice to ensure employability and career progression across a diversity of sectors in the visitor economy. Designed in consultation with industry and with reference to the UNESCO sustainable development goals, you will develop your confidence and reflective capabilities and gain the knowledge and skills needed to work at operational, supervisory and management level within the visitor economy. This unique programme of study will provide a springboard with which to pursue a management career in one ... International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tour operations
Visitor attractions management
Hospitality management and spa management
UCAS Code:S102
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

UCAS Points102

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cumbria

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£27,000
3 years£16,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,000£25,000£30,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
81%
Organisation and management
66%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria offers Tourism and Visitor Economy Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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