This course focuses on the 'world' of tourism, the 'world' of the tourist, the virtual and real 'world' of travel and tourism and the 'world' of employment in tourism. This course is about how you will fit into that changing world of tourism; which is achieved by giving you access to knowledge about 21st Century destinations, management practices, marketing techniques and products. Our staff and students represent a wide diversity. This enables you to broaden your perspectives, as we talk about own life experiences in the classroom. You will be taught using demonstrations, lectures and tutorials.

University of Derby graduates succeed in finding employment in the tourism industry. 92.5% of last year's graduates were in tourism related employment within six months of completing their degree. 70% of students in 2011 gained either a first class or 2:1 degree classification. Graduates went into roles from Australian Tourist Board to Maldives Tourist Board, Destination Management Officer to Travel Counsellor, Airline Ground and Flight crew to Ground Handling Agent, Hotel Marketing Officer to Regional Marketing Officer, Travel Account Officer to Call Centre Agent/Reservations Officer and Business Travel Consultant to Tour Guide. 'The industry is global, the employment is global'. You could also go onto study on a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management or Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership or a relevant master's degree.