2-Semester Pathway - International Foundation Year - Business, Law and Social Studies + 2-Semester Pathway - International Year One - Business + Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - International Tourism Management

Business Foundation Year for Progression to International Year One

The new May 2025 International Foundation Year (IFY) in Business is available at Liverpool John Moores University ISC. This pathway enables students to progress to the International Year One (IY1) in Business in January 2026 and then advance to Year 2 of their undergraduate degree by September 2026, allowing them to graduate on time with their peers in 2028.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – International Tourism Management

Recognised by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the BA (Hons) International Tourism Management program at Liverpool John Moores University offers excellent career prospects and exciting opportunities in the fast-growing tourism industry.

Tourism is a global phenomenon, estimated to be worth around $5.5 trillion to the world economy and nearly £127 billion to the economy of the United Kingdom. Locally, tourism contributes approximately £4.1 billion per annum to the Liverpool City Region, supporting over 50,000 jobs. Liverpool is a hugely popular tourism destination, known for its unique blend of heritage and modernity. Ambitious growth plans are in place, including the re-emergence of Liverpool as a cruise ship terminal. The expanding tourism industry offers career opportunities in various sectors, including creative arts, heritage, tourism planning, hospitality, leisure, marketing, and events.

Students in this program engage in a student-centred, internationally focused course underpinned by current research. The tourism team at LJMU consists of experienced teachers and established researchers who bring diverse cultural backgrounds and considerable international experience to the program. The curriculum covers a wide range of tourism-related subjects, such as culture, heritage, society, management, leadership, marketing, responsible tourism, and sustainability. This combination of practical skills and intellectual knowledge prepares students to work in this dynamic and ever-expanding industry.

Practical experience is an integral part of the program, with regular field trips included as part of the curriculum. Recent trips outside Liverpool have included destinations such as York, Amsterdam, and Nice. Additionally, visiting guest lecturers and industry professionals frequently provide students with an 'insider's view' of the tourism sector on campus.

Students have the opportunity to complete an optional year-long sandwich placement after their second year, gaining practical professional experience either in the UK or overseas. Liverpool John Moores University is currently collaborating with several organizations that offer students the chance to complete their placement year in the hospitality industry overseas, including in the USA.