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Entry requirements

Normally a minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in any subject. Entry will be subject to two satisfactory references (one of these must be an academic reference). Please note that although useful, prior work experience in the hospitality and tourism industry is not a requirement for this course.

Please also see the University's general entry requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Events have become an integral part of today’s global tourism industry. Destinations and businesses increasingly use events to raise awareness and enhance attractiveness. Our MSc Tourism and Events Management prepares you to become competent and versatile events professionals ready to excel in the dynamic tourism events sector.

Our teaching staff are recognised experts in their fields. Many of them write the books that support your learning. You will engage with industry experts through a range of events and international visiting speakers and develop your networking skills while gaining useful, global contacts for the future.

Our unique Bacchus Mentoring Programme gives you one-to-one support from a senior professional. They will help you develop your professional skills and advise you on your future career. You will also have support finding graduate jobs and placements at our Careers Centre. Leading hospitality and tourism employers visit the campus and recruit students.

The sandwich mode includes a one-year paid work placement, after completing the taught part of the course.

Information for international students

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to satisfy the university's English language requirements:

minimum 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking)
if you have completed your undergraduate degree in the UK (at least one full year of study) you will automatically meet our English language requirements

Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
part time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
full time
12-24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification