The tourism and sport sectors are two of the dominant industries of the 21st century, employing an estimated 100 million people globally. They provide more than 10 percent of total employment worldwide, with up to 25 percent of all employment in areas such as the Caribbean. The continually evolving scope and direction of these industries is reflected in the lectures, tutorials and practical sessions of Plymouth University's Tourism degrees. Plymouth University is recognised as one of the UK's best universities for a degree in Tourism, and will allow you to delve deeply into present-day theory and supplement it with hands-on experience. Whether you see yourself in a management role in a five-star luxury hotel or working for a national tourist board, our degrees will prepare you for a great career in the tourism industry. The Guardian University Guide 2014 ranks Plymouth University at 12th place for Tourism. Three possible start dates (January, May and September). High quality teaching. Rating of 23 out of 24 given by the quality assurance agency. This pathway is specifically designed to allow international students to reach their full potential in pursuit of a Plymouth University Tourism degree. The pathway comprises of modules developed to ensure successful transition from international education systems to the academic structures of one of the UK's leading modern universities.

Employment and career options: Potential careers in: Airline management; conference centre management; cruise company management; hotel management; resort management; tourist board management; tour operating. Employers of previous Plymouth University graduates have included: Kempinsky Hotels; Luxury Group; Regional or national tourism authorities. Average starting salaries: According to The Complete University Guide, average graduate starting salaries for Tourism are £19,042.