Events Management and International Tourism (Hons) University of Chester

Overview

Chester is one of the UK’s leading historic tourism destinations so it is the ideal place to explore both tourism and events, as well as marketing, management, and creative concepts that can be applied across the globe. They are passionate about responsible tourism and events, and you will learn, in creative ways, how destinations are managed to be successful, sustainable and competitive.

It’s a dynamic, competitive world for graduates today, so we will equip you with much more than subject knowledge. Your future employers are seeking all the skills that we develop with you from day one, and when you graduate you will leave with valuable hands-on experience that will give you an edge at interview and in the workplace.

Job Prospects

Opportunities for Events Management and International Tourism (Hons) degree from University of Chester graduates exist in a wide range of events management and related industries in the public, private and third sectors, in the UK and overseas. Making the most of the chances the course offers will help you develop and boost your job prospects.

Recent graduates have gone to work in tour operators, tourist boards, hotels, attractions, airports and tourism digital organisations, event management and production (Ashfield Meeting and Events, Make Events Ltd, Rapid News Group), corporate and professional services (Hill Dickinson LLP, American Express), festivals (Creamfields), sports (British Racing Drivers' Club, Lord's Cricket Ground, Speedworks Motorsport), major hotel and venues (e.g. Hilton Hotels, Chester Cathedral, Old Palace Chester), charities (e.g. Guide Dogs for the Blind, Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, Hope House), setting up their own event companies (Brown Bear Events, EM Mentoring, Navy Tux Events, H Blackford Consulting), and destination marketing organisations (e.g. Marketing Cheshire).