International Tourism and Airline Management (City of Glasgow College) BA



Based at Glasgow City College, you will learn about design, development and delivery of international tourism and airline management.

Course overview

Our International Tourism with Airline Management courses offers those with an SQA HND in Tourism, or other travel qualifications with grades BB at SCQF Level 8, helps to prepare you for the dynamic global business environment by developing a broad foundation in business and enhancing skills across a number of business disciplines.

Based at City of Glasgow College, the course stands out because it offers a clear articulation route to a year-long Higher Education programme with Edinburgh Napier University.

Edinburgh Napier is #1 Modern University in Scotland (Times' World University Rankings 2025).

This course equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to work in tourism, aviation, and service-based industries. It combines theory and practice, and includes specialist studies in tourism, transport, airport management, and the global aviation industry. Students will develop management, communication, problem-solving, digital, and employability skills, alongside an understanding of how tourism and airline organisations operate in a global context.

The course has strong industry relevance and a focus on both tourism and airline management, which is a distinctive and in-demand combination.

It offers you the opportunity to qualify for a BA degree, and after successful completion you can choose to progress to Honours-level study at Edinburgh Napier University.

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Mode of Study:

Full-time

Duration:

1 years

Start date:

Sep

UCAS code:

N280

Course details

This is a one year full-time course aimed at students who have an HND in a tourism-related subject. It is ideal for students interested in travel, tourism, aviation, and customer focused industries, who are looking for a supportive and practical route into higher education with a clear pathway to an Honours degree and strong links between theory and real world industry practice.

You'll enter directly into Year 3 of the degree. Upon successful completion of Year 3, you'll be eligible for a Bachelors degree and can graduate with a realistic understanding of tourism and airline management locally and internationally. You may choose to transfer to the Business School to complete Year 4 where, upon successful completion, you will be eligible for an Honours degree.

Although you'll be studying at City of Glasgow College, you will officially be enrolled as a student of Edinburgh Napier University. 

The programme benefits from Edinburgh Napier University’s strong research profile in tourism, hospitality, and aviation-related subjects, as well as staff engagement with industry, curriculum development and employability initiatives. It prepares you for employment within the tourism, airline, and wider service industries by developing relevant knowledge and practical skills. Your studies will focus on this, developing a management perspective that is relevant in today's global business environment. 

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    How you’ll be taught

    Students will spend a significant proportion of their study time face to face on campus at City of Glasgow College, supported by online learning materials provided by Edinburgh Napier University. Teaching is delivered through a blended approach, combining on-campus learning with online and pre-recorded content to provide flexibility and support independent study.

    Teaching is delivered through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, workshops, group activities, and online learning. Students  will engage with both academic concepts and practical industry examples, supported by digital learning resources and guided independent study.

    Lectures typically introduce key concepts, theories, and industry examples using interactive activities and discussion. Tutorials and workshops are more practical and student-focused, giving students the opportunity to apply ideas through case studies, problem-solving tasks, group discussions, and presentations, with regular feedback from tutors.

    Practical elements include industry-based case studies, group projects, presentations, applied assessments, and an Industry Project module. These activities help students apply their learning to real tourism and airline management scenarios and develop skills that are directly relevant to the workplace.

    Assignments may include reports, essays, case study analyses, group projects, presentations, reflective tasks, and applied industry-based work. These are designed to help students to build academic skills while developing practical and professional competencies.

    There are no compulsory placements or field trips that involve additional costs. Where optional visits or events are offered, students will be informed in advance.
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    Assessments

    Assessment methods include coursework, group work, presentations, projects, and examinations. Any examinations are run synchronously with Edinburgh Napier University, ensuring consistent academic standards.
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    Facilities

    Students will study primarily at City of Glasgow College, using modern teaching spaces, IT facilities, and learning resources. Students will also have access to Edinburgh Napier University’s virtual learning environment (Moodle), digital libraries, online academic resources, and student support services.

Popular modules

  • International Tourism Policy and Planning
  • Global Service Management
  • Management of MICE events
  • Global Airline Industry
  • Air Transport Operations
  • Industry Project

Disclaimer

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Full information is available in our disclaimer.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

What are the entry requirements for International Tourism & Airline Management?

Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.


Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process?

If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the undergraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form above.

Minimum Year 3

HND

  • Pass HND in Tourism or Travel and Tourism with grade B at SCQF Level 8 in the graded unit(s).

If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our minimum English language requirements will apply.

This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English. Check our country pages to find out if this applies to you.

If you do not currently meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer a number of pre-sessional English language courses which could help you achieve the required level.

We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements by country

Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:
  • BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
  • MSc Nursing courses
  • All Graduate Apprenticeship courses

See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study. 

Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.

Undergraduate admissions policies
Postgraduate admissions policies

Fees & funding

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students.

Tuition fees
Students from 2025/26 2026/27
Scotland £1,820 £1,820
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £9,535 £9,790
Overseas and EU £17,520 £18,220
Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study.
Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and may increase from one year to the next. For more information on this and other tuition fee matters, please see our Fees and Funding links above.
If additional compulsory costs other than the tuition fees are applicable, these will be detailed in the course details.
Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.


Careers & employability

What can you do with an International Tourism & Airline Management degree?

Graduates work in areas such as airlines, airports, tourism organisations, travel companies, events, hotels, customer service, and destination management. These roles often involve planning services, managing people, solving problems, working with customers, and operating in fast-paced, international environments. 

You may choose to transfer to the Business School to complete Year 4 where, upon successful completion, you will be eligible for an Honours degree.

Possible career paths include:

  • Airline operations management
  • Airport or aviation services roles
  • Airline customer service
  • Tourism officer or destination coordinator
  • Travel and tourism management
  • Customer experience or service management
  • Events and visitor services roles  

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