BA (Hons) International Tourism & Airline Management

If you’re fascinated by travel, culture, and the inner workings of airlines, this is the program for you. It blends Tourism Management and Airline Operations, giving you the skills to create seamless travel experiences and manage global tourism with confidence.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

You’ll kick things off by exploring the fundamentals of tourism and business, with modules like Introduction to International Hospitality, Tourism & Events, Intercultural and Organisational Management, and The Global Tourism Industry. You’ll start understanding how tourism and airline industries connect, and how destinations and services are organised and marketed worldwide.

Year 2

In your second year, you’ll focus on the nuts and bolts of running tourism and airline operations. With modules like Airport Management, Transport for Tourism, and Visitor Attraction Management, you’ll learn how to create smooth, memorable experiences for travelers while also exploring marketing, HR, and research tools that keep operations running efficiently.

Year 3

Now it’s time to broaden your horizons. Modules like International Tourism Policy and Planning and Global Airline Industry give you a big-picture view of the field. You’ll also get practical experience through a live project or a 24-week work placement, so you can apply your learning in real-world situations and gain confidence working in the industry.

Year 4

In your final year, you’ll step into a leadership mindset. Modules such as Airline Strategy and Marketing and Airline Management help you develop advanced skills, and your dissertation allows you to explore a topic you’re passionate about—whether it’s innovative airline tech, sustainable tourism, or global travel trends.

Focus Areas

"Tourism policy and planning, airport and transport systems, airline operations and strategy, service management, organisational change, marketing, intercultural management"

Learning Outcomes

"You’ll gain the skills to manage and improve tourism and airline operations, understand global policies and strategies, lead teams, create excellent customer experiences, and carry out specialist research in your field."

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Edinburgh Napier’s Business School is a member of PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) and this degree is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, ensuring your learning is respected by the industry and meets professional standards.

Reputation (Employability & Graduate Outcomes)

Edinburgh Napier is consistently recognised for strong graduate outcomes:

• #1 modern university in Scotland (Times Higher Education 2024)

• Around 90% of Tourism, Transport and Travel graduates are employed or studying within 15 months

• Graduates typically earn between £21,000–£26,000, which is above average for UK tourism graduates