BA Tourism Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies

BA Tourism Studies or Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies is an Under-Graduate Travel and Tourism course. Tourism Studies include the study of tourism management, tourism development, tourism marketing, transportation industry, hotel management, etc. The Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies degree course mainly covers the study of topics such as tourist resort planning, food service management, ecology, environment and tourism, intercultural communication, etc.

The Bachelor of Arts course in Tourism Studies has great value and importance in today’s time as tourism became the hub of the economic development of every country. Graduates of this course find a lot of jobs both in India and outside it. For teaching purposes, they can go for a Master’s degree.

BA Tourism Studies Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized school board.
• Those who have passed any other University or Board of Examinations in any state recognized as equivalent to the Plus Two of the Higher with not less than 40% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission.
• However, SC/ST, OBC, and other eligible communities shall be given relaxation as per University rules.

BA Tourism Studies Syllabus

Syllabus of Tourism Studies as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BA Tourism Studies Colleges

• Surana College Centre for PG Studies, Bangalore
• Amity University - Noida, Noida
• Maynaguri College, Jalpaiguri
• Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

BA Tourism Studies Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who can analyze tourism in the communities it affects, the ability to evaluate the relationships between consumers and the providers of tourism services and knowledge of the principles and issues relating to sustainability and social responsibility within tourism. 
• Applicants who are willing to further their Master’s degree also are a good suit for the course.

How is the BA Tourism Studies Course Beneficial?

• The course is beneficial for further higher studies in the field of Tourism Studies and taking up the job of lecturer/teacher in several universities and colleges after attaining higher qualifications. 
• After passing the course they have further study options and for becoming a teacher/lecturer they also required higher education. 
• They can also join tourism industries in the country or outside it.

BA Tourism Studies Employment Areas

• Airlines
• Forts/Resorts
• Food Industry
• Government Tourism Departments
• Hospitality Industry
• Hotels and Allied Service Industries
• Immigration and Customs Services
• Travel & Ticketing Agencies
• Transport Corporations and Cargo Companies

BA Tourism Studies Job Types

• Airline Staff / Cabin Crew
• Counter Clerk / Counter Assistant
• Front Office Executive / Front Office Manager
• Information Assistant
• Immigration Consultant
• Lobby Manager
• Operations Executive / Reservations Executive
• Sales Manager
• Ticketing Assistant
• Travel Executive / Transport Officer / Travel Agent / Tour Operator / Tourist Guide
• Tourism Department Employee / Trainee Travel Consultant / Tour Management Executive / Tour Operation Manager
• Visa Executive

Advanced Course in BA Tourism Studies

• MA Tourism