​​Welcome to International Tourism and Hospitality Management at Canterbury Christ Church University. Congratulations on being accepted onto the course and joining our fantastic Tourism, Hospitality, Events and Marketing Section. I hope that you are looking forward to the next three years making new friends, learning new skills, and exploring new places, all whilst studying for your degree in Tourism and Hospitality. The semester does not start for a while and I know that you will have a lot to do to prepare and think about. I also recognise that coming to University is going to be a big lifestyle change and there will be lots of exciting new experiences, including two overseas field trips, the first in February 2027.

Richard Pole
Course Director

Your Teaching Timetable

Teaching for your course will begin w.c 21 September 2026.

To help you plan your first few weeks, you can view an overview of the teaching activities for your course.

View your first semester teaching timetable.

On a mobile device, click the arrow next to “Search” at the top right of the page to view your timetable.

If your course is taught in groups, the overview will show activities for all groups. You will only need to attend sessions for your allocated group.

Once teaching begins, your individual timetable and group allocation will be available in MyTimetable provided you have completed online registration and created your computing account.

Your Semester 1 Modules
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality 
Marketing & Digital Media for the Visitor Economy 
Success Modules - you will complete 3 of these 5 credit modules*

*Success Modules

Your Journey to Success at CCCU is a compulsory success module. You'll then choose two more Success modules from a choice of eight.

These modules are completed online (asynchronous learning) and are not timetabled, so they won't appear in your teaching timetable.

Key dates

Academic Calendar: Semesters

View key dates for this Academic Calendar for 2026-27 including when teaching starts and finishes and when you break for holidays.

Welcome

​​We are very much looking forward to meeting you in September during Welcome Week which is an essential introduction to your course and the wider University, helping you to feel confident and prepared for your studies right from the very start. In the meantime, take a bit of time to explore some of the current issues in the tourism and hospitality industry. Familiarise yourself with the industry news, policies and trends.

​CCCU is a caring and supportive community. As your Course Director, I will welcome you in person on your first day and your lecturers will guide you through the details of your course content. You will also make friends for life, as we make sure you have lots of opportunities to meet other students and have fun!

​Personal Academic Tutor (PAT)

From day one, you'll have a dedicated Personal Academic Tutor who will support you throughout your university journey. They will help you make the most of your studies, develop your academic and professional skills, and provide personalised advice and guidance to help you succeed both at university and in your future career.

​Trips

During your course you'll have the opportunity to take part in some of our residential field trips.​

Getting started

​​The BSc (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to succeed in one of the world's largest and fastest-evolving industries.

Through a blend of academic study, live projects, field trips, and industry engagement, students develop the confidence to manage and innovate in global tourism and hospitality organisations.

​Your first few weeks are designed to help you settle into university life while introducing you to the exciting world of tourism and hospitality.

You'll meet your lecturers and fellow students, explore key industry concepts and contemporary challenges, take part in interactive seminars and practical activities, and begin developing the academic and professional skills needed for success on the course.

You'll also be introduced to your Personal Academic Tutor and have opportunities to build friendships and become part of the CCCU community.​

During your first year you will complete the following modules:

Semester 1

Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality

Marketing & Digital Media for the Visitor Economy

Success Modules – 3 x 5 credit modules

Semester 2

Current Trends in Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Accounting and Finance for the Service Industry

Your Must Do Tasks

Once you have been invited to register for your course, there are some key tasks you'll need to complete to make sure you are ready to become a CCCU student. 

Registration invitations are sent towards the end of August. We'll send yours to the email address you used when you applied, so please check this inbox regularly to make sure you don't miss any important information.

Pre-course reading

​​To prepare for seminars, it is important that you are aware of current issues within the tourism and hospitality industry. The global tourism industry has been in a crisis in the last couple of years due to the pandemic, but the world is beginning to adapt and more on. To bring yourself up to date and able to contribute to the discussions we will have, please familiarise yourself with the following:

​The above sites have lots of reports on many aspects of tourism and hospitality. Please do look at them too.

​However, if you really want to get a head start, your may wish to grab a copy of these first year texts:

​Fletcher, J. et al (2013) Tourism: Principles and Practice. 5th edition. Harlow: Pearson

​Walker, J.R. (2021) Introduction to Hospitality. 8th edition. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited​

International student success programme

International students: don't miss out! Make sure you register for our international student success programme which provides practical advice on preparing to live and study in the UK.

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