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Falmouth University

Falmouth Cornwall , England ,United Kingdom

Sustainable Tourism Management BA(Hons)

Shape the tourism landscape of tomorrow on this innovative, sustainability-led course, designed in partnership with the visionary and pioneering Eden Project – a top UK visitor attraction. This tourism management degree offers a unique approach with sustainability at its core, offering you the opportunity to learn about the industry’s environmental, social and economic impacts. You’ll be encouraged to manage tourism in a more responsible manner and contribute to a more sustainable future. 

Through real-world projects, you’ll learn how to balance the needs of a business with the needs of sustainable practice; minimising the sector’s impact on delicate environmental and social ecosystems while also developing successful commercial and communication strategies. 

You will:

  • Develop a sustainable approach to management in the globally expanding tourism industry
  • Join a university that’s recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism
  • Explore the moral and political pressures of tourism and how to manage them sustainably 
  • Have the chance to work on a consultancy project at an international tourism destination, with a dedicated budget for travel and accommodation funded as part of the course  
  • Spend time working on live briefs at the Eden Project, a leading UK venue and host of the Eden Sessions 
  • Develop your ability to affect positive change that benefits tourism organisations, tourists, host communities, the environment and society 
  • Study on a course that’s accredited by A Greener Future, Attitude is Everything, and the Tourism Management Institute 

This Sustainable Tourism Management course is accredited by A Greener Future, Attitude is Everything, and the Tourism Management Institute:

Campus Information

Penryn Campus

Standing proud above Penryn town and just a short hop away from the vibrant community of Falmouth, Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology make it the ideal place to ignite your academic fire. Playing host to courses covering a spectrum of disciplines, from design and media to performance and writing, Penryn Campus sees students and staff gather to think, work, create and share – a collaborative melting pot of ideas and opportunities which are sure to challenge and inspire. The Stannary is one of the county’s largest live events venues, welcoming a diverse range of musicians, DJs and pulsating club nights all through the year.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

As a Sustainable Tourism Management graduate, you could work in the following sectors:

Destination management organisations 
Tour operators 
Venue and attraction operators 
Marketing agencies 
Public agencies and local authorities 
Governmental departments and policy makers 
The cruise sector 
Airports and airline management 
Accessible tourism organisations 
The jobs market within the tourism sector is also varied and offers opportunities to work in a range of roles including: 

Travel Consultant 
Visitor Information Manager 
Tour Guide 
Travel Operations Manager 
Sales and Marketing Consultant 
Travel Writer 
Volunteer Coordinator 
Resilience Manager 

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)

Academic requirements

Standard Year XII:

CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) 60%

ISCE (Indian Certificate secondary education) 60%

SSC (Senior School Certificate) 60%

ISC (Indian School Certificate) 60%

IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

Recognised Foundation Diploma

BULATS

Undergraduate - 70

Cambridge English Scale

Undergraduate - 169

European Baccalaureate

A minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

A minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English

IELTS

Undergraduate - 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each skill

PTE Academic

Undergraduate - Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components)