Starting university can be daunting but this is completely normal. We understand that you have made a significant step to achieving your future goals by investing time, money, and energy to this degree.
Ranked 8th best UK university for Tourism and Hospitality - Complete University Guide, subject league table 2025.
5th for Graduate Prospects out of all University's in the UK studying Tourism - Complete University Guide 2025
Your first year is divided into two semesters and you will study three modules in each one, including the residential field trip to Tenerife.
Semester 1:
- Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Developing Academic and Professional Skills
- Marketing and Digital Media
Semester 2:
- Residential Field trip to Tenerife
- Accounting and Finance for the Service Industry
- Current and Future Trends for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Unique Event: Annual Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) Student Conference. Held every year where we gather industry speakers from the world of Tourism, Hospitality and Events, to discuss current issues and offer their industry insight.
“The fact that within my course we had a residential field trip, which gave us the opportunity to have first-hand experiences of what we learned throughout the course”.
Student quote about year one experience from NSS 2024
Learning on the BSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management degree
We care about you being at ease and confident about your studies and not worried. So, we have put in place a welcome week starting on the week of Monday 15 September 2025 with lots of activities for you to familiarise yourselves with the way we teach and the way we will mark your work and support you all the way through. Make sure you attend to start making friends!
Community
On the social side, the Student Union (CCSU) has a huge range of clubs and societies – all of which have unique social calendars of their own and offer endless opportunities to make lifelong friends and discover new hobbies. And you can always create your own society and cultivate your own community!
CCSU will be hosting their Welcome Fayre on Wednesday 17th September 2025. Make sure you keep checking the CCSU website for further details and how to get involved.
We understand that you may be nervous about your first few weeks on campus but rest assured - you'll be joining a nurturing and supportive environment where diversity, equality and individuality are part of everything we do.
You can find out more about our welcoming community and making friends.
If you are an International Student joining us then please see our International Student Support pages for further information and guidance.
