Tourism and Events Management (Hons) Northumbria University

Overview

Throughout the Tourism and Events Management (Hons) BA programme from Northumbria University 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.

Career opportunities:

• 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.Many of our graduates have gone on to a wide variety of professional roles in tourism and events. 
• These include Business Development Manager at the Institute of Travel and Tourism, Assistant Director of Sales at a Ritz Carlton hotel and positions in Dubai, USA and elsewhere.Whatever you do next, you’ll enjoy the advantage of having studied for a course covered by the prestigious AACSB accreditation for Newcastle Business School.