BA (Hons) Business (Tourism), online from 10 months
A UK bachelor degree for working professionals. Study around your job, submit assignments instead of sitting exams, and graduate with a degree awarded by a UK university partner.
£10 to apply · Offer within 24 hours · Apply with qualifications or relevant work experience
Stanmore School of Business Limited — UK registered learning provider since 2017.
- Duration
- 24 months
- Credits
- 360
- Level
- FHEQ Level 6
- Assessment
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Start date
- Any time
- Fees from
- £327.78 / month
Built for people who already work
The BA (Hons) Business (Tourism) is a UK bachelor’s degree delivered 100% online by LEAP Education and awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers. The programme totals 360 credits at FHEQ Level 6 and is assessed entirely by assignment, with no written examinations.
Standard completion is 24 months. You can start at any time, study around full-time work and submit coursework online. Fees from £5,900 with interest-free instalment plans. Graduates progress to postgraduate study or senior management roles.
The modern tourism sector is collapsing under the weight of unprofitable legacy models, creating an urgent demand for leaders who can pivot destinations toward sustainable revenue streams rather than just moving bodies through airports. While operational staff handle the chaos of daily logistics, the real power—and the six-figure salaries—belongs to executives who can forecast demand, optimize yield, and brand destinations as premium assets in a saturated global market.
Completing this degree transforms your ability to influence boardroom decisions on pricing architecture, crisis management, and international partnership negotiations. You move from managing individual bookings or hotel shifts to overseeing entire destination strategies, allowing you to justify budget allocations for digital transformation and lead cross-functional teams that drive measurable growth. This credential gives you the language and analytical framework to present data-backed proposals that secure promotion to regional management or director-level roles.
This path is designed for mid-career professionals in travel agencies, hospitality groups, and destination marketing organizations across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East who are currently stuck in mid-level management. If you have spent years handling ground operations but lack the formal business qualification required to step into strategic leadership, this program provides the recognized academic foundation to break through that ceiling. It is specifically for those ready to trade tactical problem-solving for high-level business strategy and command the compensation that comes with it.
Key facts
- Qualification:
- BA (Hons) Business (Tourism)
- Level:
- FHEQ Level 6
- Credits:
- 360
- Study mode:
- 100% online
- Duration:
- 24 months
- Assessment:
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Fees from:
- £327.78 / month
- Entry requirements:
- A Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma), or equivalent; or relevant experience. Minimum age 18.
- Last verified:
- 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
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3 stages, one award
Each stage builds towards the final award. Complete every stage to graduate with 360 credits.
Foundations
Principles of management, marketing, finance and people. Equivalent to Year 1 of a UK degree.
120 credits
Applied practice
Operations, HR, law and research skills. Equivalent to Year 2.
120 credits
Honours year
Strategy, international business and a research project leading to the honours award.
120 credits → Graduation
What you'll study
Marketing Management for Tourism
Design and execute global brand positioning strategies that drive market share and customer loyalty across international borders.
International Tourism Management
Navigate complex cross-border operational challenges and lead diverse, multicultural teams to deliver consistent service standards globally.
Human Resource Management in Tourism
Implement talent acquisition and retention frameworks that optimize workforce performance and mitigate turnover in high-pressure service environments.
Financial Management for Tourism Enterprises
Interpret financial metrics to control operational costs, manage cash flow, and maximize profitability for tourism ventures.
Destination Management and Development
Strategize sustainable destination growth by aligning economic development goals with community impact and environmental stewardship.
Tourism Economics and Policy
Assess how macroeconomic shifts and regulatory frameworks influence market entry strategies and operational risk in the travel sector.
Research Methods in Tourism Studies
Apply data-driven analytical techniques to validate strategic hypotheses and inform high-stakes business decisions with empirical evidence.
Every module is assessed by written assignments submitted online, with tutor feedback and sample assignments to guide you.
Two ways in
Qualifications
A Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma), or an international equivalent. Higher qualifications are also accepted.
Work experience
Candidates with 2+ years of relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply. Your practical knowledge counts.
Minimum age 18. International applicants welcome. Send us your certificates and we'll confirm eligibility within 24 hours.
Fully online
No campus visits. Study on any device, in any time zone.
Materials included
Study notes, sample assignments and resources from day one.
24/7 study assistant
Instant explanations and assignment guidance from our AI study assistant.
Tutor feedback
Qualified tutors mark assignments and give feedback by email and chat.
Where this can take you
A published source has not yet been matched to a salary figure for these roles.
Indicative UK salary information for related occupations. Figures reflect the referenced occupation and data source, not guaranteed earnings after completing this qualification.
Choose your pace
All plans are interest-free and include every module, study material and tutor support. A £10 enrolment fee applies.
| Most popular24 monthssemi fast track | Most popular18 monthsfast track | 36 monthsregular | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total fee | £5,900 | £6,700 | £5,900 |
| Monthly | £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.74 (total £5,900) | £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.59 (total £6,700) | £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.83 (total £5,900) |
| Quarterly | £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900) | £1,675 × 4 | £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.52 (total £5,900) |
| Half-yearly | £1,475 × 4 | £2,233.33 + £2,233.33 + £2,233.34 (total £6,700) | £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900) |
| Pay in full | £5,605 (save 5%) | £6,365 (save 5%) | £5,605 (save 5%) |
| Apply | Apply | Apply |
- Monthly£327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.74 (total £5,900)
- Quarterly£983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900)
- Half-yearly£1,475 × 4
- Pay in full£5,605 (save 5%)
- Monthly£478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.59 (total £6,700)
- Quarterly£1,675 × 4
- Half-yearly£2,233.33 + £2,233.33 + £2,233.34 (total £6,700)
- Pay in full£6,365 (save 5%)
- Monthly£210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.83 (total £5,900)
- Quarterly£655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.52 (total £5,900)
- Half-yearly£983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900)
- Pay in full£5,605 (save 5%)
* Programme fees shown include online learning, study materials and tutor support for the qualification. A separate £10 enrolment fee is payable when you submit your application. Interest-free instalment plans and a 5% discount for paying the full programme fee upfront are available where shown.
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Talk to an adviser on WhatsApp →Who awards your qualification
Your BA (Hons) Business (Tourism) is awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers; the awarding university is named in your offer letter. LEAP Education, a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited, supports your admission, learning and tutoring.
Degree level
FHEQ Level 6 on the UK Framework for Higher Education Qualifications — the same level as a campus award.
Provider
Stanmore School of Business Limited · Company No. 10591140 · UKPRN 10085235. UK Register of Learning Providers
Start in three steps
- 01
Apply online
Complete the short form and pay the £10 enrolment fee. About five minutes.
- 02
Receive your offer
We confirm eligibility and email your start date and payment options.
- 03
Start learning
Pay your first instalment and get access to your modules.
Insights and Q&A
Extra detail beyond this page — written for learners researching fees, assessment and outcomes.
Common questions
Is this a real UK degree?
Yes. On successful completion you receive a UK degree awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers. The awarding university is confirmed in your offer letter.
Can I study from outside the UK?
Yes. The programme is 100% online with no campus visits, so you can study from anywhere in the UK or internationally.
Are there any exams?
No. Every unit is assessed through written assignments submitted online. There are no written examinations.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels, BTEC National Diploma) or an equivalent credential. Candidates with 2+ years of relevant industry experience are also encouraged to apply. Minimum age 18.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
You can choose 24 months (semi fast track, £5,900); 18 months (fast track, £6,700); 36 months (regular, £5,900). Interest-free instalment plans are available on each option.
When can I start?
You can enrol at any time. Once your application is accepted and the first payment is made, you receive access to the learning platform and study materials.
Who operates LEAP Education?
LEAP Education is a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited (Company No. 10591140, UKPRN 10085235), a UK learning provider.
Last reviewed 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
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