Northumbria University Newcastle - Tourism and Events Management BA (Hons)

Northumbria University Newcastle

Tourism and Events Management BA (Hons)

Start your career by joining one of the UK’s longest established tourism-related degrees. Our BA (Hons) Tourism and Events programme has an outstanding reputation in the industry and is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism – the UK’s professional body - and by the Association for Events Management Education (AEME). 

On the Tourism and Events programme, we provide an opportunity for you to develop essential practical, people and creative skills in one of the most exciting business sectors. You will be tutored by leading researchers and experienced practitioners in the field who draw on their professional and research relationships with a whole host of regional, national and international operators, attractions and governing bodies to mix real world experience with academic study. Through this, we promote experiential learning via placements, guest speakers from industry, live case studies, consultancy work and event organisation projects.

You will work directly with industry professionals and potential employers as well as your course tutors. You can also benefit from the Santander Internship Programme that offers paid short-term internship opportunities. 

Entry Requirements

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Subject Requirements:

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

GCSE Requirements:

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents.

Additional Requirements:

There are no additional requirements for this course.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Career Prospects

Whether you opt for a professional placement or study year abroad, our BA Tourism and Events Management course will enhance your wider employability, as well as boost your long-term prospects.

We place real emphasis on developing the transferable skills that open doors to a range of tourism and events management careers, and advanced study opportunities. These include communication, analysis, problem solving and analytical research plus the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Course Details

Beginning with a general introduction to some of the main theories and concepts in tourism and events management, as the course progresses you will also develop an understanding of marketing principles in both a tourism and wider business context, plus undertake study in varied modules including event design, cultural placemaking and urban planning, and the future of tourism. 

This is a flexible course where you can shape your own learning and develop practical skills as you progress. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to attend industry events, guest lectures and engage with leading organisations to discuss future industry developments and jobs.  

To give you that all-important practical experience, we also offer a year’s professional placement in the tourism and events industry. In recent years, our students have learned through working with international corporations such as Disney, Marriott Hotels and Premier Inn, both in the UK and overseas. 

Year 1

Financial Decision Making (Core,20 Credits)
Business Analysis for Decision Making (Core,20 Credits)
Academic Language Skills for Newcastle Business School (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
Preparing for Professional Practice (Core,20 Credits)
Business, Economy and Society (Core,20 Credits)
Introduction to Marketing (Core,20 Credits)
Introduction to Tourism and Events (Core,20 Credits)

Year 2

Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Semester (Optional,60 Credits)
Creativity and Innovation (Core,20 Credits)
Tourism, Events and Society (Core,20 Credits)
Marketing for Tourism and Events (Core,20 Credits)
Events Design, Planning and Production (Core,20 Credits)
Managing the Travel and Tourism Industry (Core,20 Credits)
Researching Tourism and Events (Core,20 Credits)

Year 3

Year in International Multidisciplinary Innovation (4 modules studied in Amsterdam (Semester 1) & Newcastle (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
Newcastle Business School Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits)
Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Work Placement Semester (Optional,60 Credits)
Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Study Abroad Semester (Optional,60 Credits)

Year 4

Dissertation (Optional,40 Credits)
Management Enquiry (Optional,40 Credits)
Undergraduate Consultancy Project (Optional,40 Credits)
Culture, Tourism and Eventful Cities (Core,20 Credits)
Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Events (Core,20 Credits)
Business Tourism and Events (Core,20 Credits)
Global Challenges and Tourism Futures (Core,20 Credits)

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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