UBAHTRS9-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Tourism Studies)

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

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Applicants who are in possession of a qualification comprising not less than 60 ECTS credits classified at Level 5 on the Malta Qualifications Framework, in an area of study related to Hospitality Management or Tourism Studies, may be admitted to Year 2 of the Course under those conditions as the Board may impose.

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This programme of study is also offered on a part-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

The dynamic nature of tourism requires ongoing research, and the course is structured in a manner that transcends disciplinary boundaries in order to present you an integrated and holistic approach to the study of tourism based on recent knowledge and research. It will consider the various social, economic, political and cultural vectors that influence tourism, understand the interactions between these, whilst framing major issues and debates concerning the impact of tourism within a broader context of environmental, social, economic and cultural sustainability. The inter and intra-disciplinary broad approach adopted by Tourism Studies, is far more flexible in its outlook, and draws on relevant subject areas as necessary. Tourism is definitely an industry of the future. Growth means that more and more professionals are needed all over the world. The B.A. (Hons) in Tourism Studies provides the student with the required skills and knowledge to be a part of this growth.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TRS1091	Critical Thinking and Communication	4 ECTS	(NC)
TRS1141	Work, Leisure and Society	4 ECTS	(NC)
TRS1151	Tourism, Travel and Destinations	4 ECTS	(NC)
TRS1181	Basic Economics for Tourism	4 ECTS	(NC)
TTC1101	Introduction to Tourism	4 ECTS	(NC)
TTC1103	The Business Environment of Tourism and Culture	4 ECTS	(NC)
TTC1123	Malta and the Mediterranean: Culture and Identity	4 ECTS
TTC1124	Introduction to Research	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TRS1131	Introduction to Heritage and Culture	4 ECTS	(NC)
TTC1102	Managerial Leadership for Tourism and Culture Organisations	4 ECTS	(NC)
TTC1105	Events and Tourism	4 ECTS	(NC)
TTC1106	Introduction to Tourism Marketing	4 ECTS	(NC)
TTC1125	Customer Relations Management	4 ECTS
TTC1126	The Tourist	4 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Students are required to register for one* of the following study-units:*

TRS1161	Tourist Experience of Place	4 ECTS
TTC1122	Tourism and Culture Study Trip 1	4 ECTS
TTC1408	The Touristic Cultural Heritage Product for Local Development	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TTC2240	Industry Placement	8 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TRS1111	Malta's Tourism Development	4 ECTS	(NC)
TRS2241	Tourism Enterprises: Skills, Creativity and Management	4 ECTS	(NC)
TRS2281	Travel and Transportation Management	4 ECTS
TTC2102	E-Tourism: Theory and Practice	4 ECTS
TTC2124	Data Gathering and Analysis 1	4 ECTS
TTC2125	Basic Finance and Business Accounting for Tourism	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TRS2211	Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management	4 ECTS
TTC1221	Sustainable Tourism	4 ECTS	(NC)
TTC2103	Urban Tourism and Regeneration	4 ECTS
TTC2224	Data Gathering and Analysis 2	4 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Students are required to register for three* of the following study-units:*

CRL2009	Tourism and Heritage Legislation in Malta and the EU	4 ECTS
MGT2350	Operations Management for Tourism and Culture	4 ECTS
TTC2105	Resort and Destination Management	4 ECTS
TTC2109	Food Tourism	4 ECTS
TTC2110	Contemporary Visual and Performing Arts in the Tourism Industry	4 ECTS
TTC2210	Island Tourism	4 ECTS
TTC2222	Tourism and Culture Study Trip 2	4 ECTS
TTC3105	Travel and Travelogues	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TTC3213	Dissertation	12 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TRS3271	Human Resources and Work Relations in Tourism	4 ECTS
TRS3291	Branding and Tourism	4 ECTS
TTC3101	Heritage Interpretation 1	4 ECTS	(NC)
TTC3210	Special Interest Tourism	4 ECTS
TTC3251	Museums and the Tourism Industry	4 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Students are required to register for two* of the following study-units:*

TRS3241	Innovation in Tourism	4 ECTS
TTC2242	Digital Strategies and Tools for Tourism Destinations Related to Cultural Heritage	4 ECTS
TTC3104	Facilities for Tourists: Accommodation, Catering and Leisure	4 ECTS
TTC3110	Event Management and Planning	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TRM3000	Strategic Management for Tourism, Heritage, Hospitality and Events	4 ECTS
TRS3281	Current Issues in Tourism	4 ECTS
TRS3321	Tourism Policy and Planning	4 ECTS	(NC)

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Students are required to register for three* of the following study-units:*

TRS3311	Socio-Economic Issues in Tourism	4 ECTS
TTC2241	Design the Tourist Experience	4 ECTS
TTC2243	Entrepreneurial Approach for Tourism Destinations Related to Cultural Heritage	4 ECTS
TTC3103	Heritage Interpretation 2	4 ECTS
TTC3107	Web 2.0 and its Applications in Tourism, Culture and Heritage	4 ECTS
TTC3108	Transport Policy and Planning	4 ECTS
TTC3109	Managing Tourism Projects	4 ECTS
TTC3112	Airline Business Management	4 ECTS
TTC3252	Blue Economy: Tourism Enterprise Management	4 ECTS
TTC3253	Sustainability, Impact Assessment and Project Evaluation of Tourist Experiences	4 ECTS

Requirement for the successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS creditsRequirement for award of B.A. (Hons.) (Tourism Studies): 180 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Arts (Honours)(Tourism Studies) - B.A. (Hons)(Tourism Studies) - under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.

In addition to the prescribed 60 ECTS credits for the year, students can apply to the Board to register for the extra study-unit listed hereunder. Extra study-units cannot substitute compulsory, elective or optional study-units that form part of the official Senate-approved programme of studies, and do not count towards the Year Average Mark or towards the Final Weighted Average Mark.

PHE0109 – Badminton – 2 ECTS
PHE0110 – Squash – 2 ECTS

Conditions and criteria for Extra study-units.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Understand and explain tourism within broader cultural, environmental, political and economic dimensions of society.
Interpret and evaluate tourism as a phenomenon and as a business system.
Understand and respect the diverse nature of tourism, including culture and place, global and local perspectives.
Apply relevant technology for the production and management of tourism experiences.
Plan and organize resources for effective and efficient management of tourism organisation and operations.
Create, apply, and evaluate marketing strategies for tourism destinations and organizations.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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As a graduate of the B.A. (Hons) in Tourism Studies, you will be uniquely furnished with a sound grounding in various aspects of the tourism industry, together with an understanding of the social, economic, and cultural frameworks that are so crucial to tourism management and planning. You will thus be ideally placed to join professional ranks in addressing the vibrant demands of the industry.

The focus of undergraduate business degrees is to equip you with a wide range of transferable skills to broaden your employment opportunities. Employers are interested in the transferable skills that you will possess, such as analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, strong interpersonal and communication, alongside an understanding of organisational behaviour and structures. These indicate strong potential for future development in prospective employees. The tourism specialisation of this undergraduate programme encourages you to focus on developing the skills that can be valuable for roles such as: Business Manager, Hotel Manager, Travel Consultant, Sales Manager, Business Development Executive, Marketing Executive, Operations Manager, Tour Manager, Travel Agency Manager, Event Organiser, Travel Administrator, Cultural Programme Manager, Heritage Development Manager.

You will also have the option of pursuing full-time or part-time courses at Master level, either with the University of Malta or at universities abroad. Courses offered by the Institute for Tourism, Travel and Culture include the M.Sc. in Tourism Development and Culture, the M.A. in Tourism [by research], M.A. in International Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management, and the M.A. in Tourism and Culture.

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