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      An in-depth guide to studying tourism as an international student.

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      Tourism degrees abroad

      Tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, employing hundreds of millions of people all over the world. By studying a tourism degree abroad you’ll get the skills and experience you’ll need for an exciting career in this dynamic industry.

      Tourism degree programs can cover a wide range of disciplines including business, geography, management and finance. You’ll learn about the major trends and developments in tourism around the world and often get the chance to travel and experience tourist attractions in the local area and further afield.

      As an international student, studying abroad will give you a real insight into global tourism management. You can study in tourism hotspots and get firsthand experience of how the industry works, at the same time as expanding your own personal horizons.

      Tourism program structure

      Tourism programs are often offered in combination with other subjects like event management, hospitality or business. In some countries, tourism programs are often referred to as tourism management or international tourism management.

      As an international undergraduate student, there is a range of degree qualifications you can study in tourism including foundation, certificate, diploma and bachelor’s. A BA in tourism will usually take three to four years to complete, and often comes with the option of spending a year abroad or on a work placement.

      If you study in the US, you’ll have the option of studying tourism as a major or minor subject at bachelor’s level. The liberal arts model means you can study a variety of disciplines at the same time as specializing in one or more major subjects.

      You can also study tourism at master’s level as an MA, or as an MSc depending on the precise program you choose. At postgraduate level many programs are offered as a specialization of tourism focusing on things like business, management or marketing.

      Most tourism programs are taught through lectures, seminars and group workshops, but many also include regular field trips to local tourist destinations. The content of every tourism program will be different, but here are some common subjects and modules you can expect to cover:

      • The tourism industry
      • Marketing for tourism
      • Business for tourism
      • Hospitality
      • Tourism and globalization
      • Professional development
      • Sustainable tourism
      • Attraction management

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      Tourism study abroad programs

      Tourism undergraduate programs

      Bachelor's in tourism

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        Recreation and Tourism Management - Hospitality Emphasis - BSc Concord University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        18,186 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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        Tourism and Hospitality Management - BA (Hons) C3S Business School, Spain

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        6,000 EUR
        Start date
        February, September
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        Business (Tourism) - BA Arizona State University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        30,634 USD
        Start date
        January, May, August
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        Hospitality, Restaurant & Tourism Management - Human Resources Emphasis - BA University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        27,000 USD
        Start date
        January, June, August
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        Tourism Management - BSc University of South Carolina, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        33,928 USD
        Start date
        January, August
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      Diploma in tourism

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        Tourism & Hospitality Management - Level 6 - Dip C3S Business School, Spain

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        6,000 EUR
        Start date
        February, September
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        Tourism - Dip Alpha College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,565 CAD
        Start date
        January, May, September
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        Tourism: Tourism Destination Development - PBcDip Thompson Rivers University, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,080 CAD
        Start date
        September, January
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        Tourism - Travel Services Management - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,412 CAD
        Start date
        January
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        Hospitality and Tourism Administration - OCADip Centennial College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        16,531 CAD
        Start date
        September
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      Pathway in tourism

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        International Tourism Management (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

        Program type
        Undergraduate pathway
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        10,900 GBP
        Start date
        January, September
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      Certificate in tourism

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        Tourism - PBcCert Thompson Rivers University, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        15,080 CAD
        Start date
        January, September
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        Global Tourism & Hospitality Management - AdvCert North Island College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        13,660 CAD
        Start date
        January, May, July, September
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      Associate in tourism

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        Tourism and Hospitality - ASc Black Hills State University, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        9,422 USD
        Start date
        January, August
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        Hospitality and Tourism Management - AASc Southwestern Oregon Community College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        10,791 USD
        Start date
        September, January, March, June
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      Tourism graduate programs

      Master's in tourism

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        Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry - MA César Ritz Colleges, Switzerland

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        42,600 CHF
        Start date
        January, April, July, October
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        Global Management (Sustainable Tourism) - MGM Arizona State University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        25,714 USD
        Start date
        August
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        Leisure and Tourism - MPhil University of Newcastle, Australia

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        28,895 AUD
        Start date
        February, July, September
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        International Hospitality & Tourism Management - MSc Bournemouth University, UK

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        13,750 GBP
        Start date
        September
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        Sustainable Tourism Management - MSc Central Queensland University, Australia

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        25,680 AUD
        Start date
        March, July, November
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      Diploma in tourism

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        Tourism and Hospitality Management - PGDip University of California, Riverside Extension, USA

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        9 months
        Tuition fees per year
        18,200 USD
        Start date
        September
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        Tourism - PDip University of Otago, New Zealand
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        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        31,056 NZD
        Start date
        February
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        Tourism - Travel - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        14 months
        Tuition fees per year
        17,052 CAD
        Start date
        September
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      Certificate in tourism

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        Sustainable Tourism Management - PGCert Central Queensland University, Australia

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        6 months
        Tuition fees per year
        13,920 AUD
        Start date
        March, July, November
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        Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        16,532 CAD
        Start date
        September
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        Food Tourism - PGCert Centennial College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        16,531 CAD
        Start date
        September
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        Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        14,376 CAD
        Start date
        January, September
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      Pathway in tourism

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        Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, Pre-Masters - PGP University of Surrey, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        6 months
        Tuition fees per year
        11,500 GBP
        Start date
        February, September
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        Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Pre-Master’s - PGP Bournemouth University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        13,230 GBP
        Start date
        September
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        Business, Hospitality, Tourism and Social Sciences, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Brighton, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        13,230 GBP
        Start date
        June, July, August
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      Future tourism careers

      Tourism management graduates are well placed to pursue an exciting career in the tourism industry. There are a wide range of job roles you’ll have the skills to take on, including:

      • Hotel manager
      • Travel representative
      • Tourism officer
      • Travel agent
      • Air cabin crew
      • Tour manager
      • Event manager

      Many tourism degree programs give you the chance to spend a year on placement gaining real-world experience. This is a great way to get a taste for working in the tourism or hospitality industry and could help you work out which role would suit you best. It also means you’ll have valuable experience to put on your CV when you’re looking for a job after university.