The BSc (Hons) International Tourism, Hospitality and Events programme will help you develop key skills for responsible tourism management while exploring contemporary issues faced by the industry.
Tourism has evolved into a global phenomenon – one of the most important economic sectors and social activities of our time. Prior to the pandemic, it contributed directly to 10.4% of the world’s GDP (US$9.2 trillion) (World Travel & Tourism Council, 2019).
It is expected that the worldwide tourism revenue will reach over 900 million by 2025, compared to 300 million in 2020 (Statista Mobility Market Outlook, 2021).
The BSc (Hons) International Tourism, Hospitality and Events programme will help you develop key skills for responsible tourism management while exploring contemporary issues faced by the industry.
Key facts
Learn about the theory and practice of tourism, hospitality and events management in an international context
Boost your personal and career progression options with employability and academic-focused modules
Year One designed specifically for international students
Top up your existing qualification to a UK honours degree with direct entry onto Level 5 or 6
Newcastle Business School is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). According to AACSB, “Approximately 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree education have achieved AACSB accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, rigorous standards, innovation, and continuous process improvement. Read more about our ‘double’ AACSB Accreditation
Entry Requirements
Multiple entry points directly onto Year 1, 2 and 3 available
English language requirements
From IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 5.5, or equivalent
What will I study?
The BSc (Hons) International Tourism, Hospitality and Events is for those who aspire to enter the exciting world of international tourism. Through an academically engaging, industry-relevant and stimulating range of modules, you will develop an understanding of the changing nature of this global industry.
The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. These technologies include an online learning platform that provides access and supporting learning materials, where appropriate lecture capture is used to support and review your learning.
Additional materials include an online reading list and guidance and direction for your independent learning.
How Will I Be Taught And Assessed?
Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops, and self-directed and group activities, totalling 9 hours per week
You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 40 hours per week
Assessments take place through coursework only
Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies
Careers and further study
After graduating, you will be able to pursue a career within the tourism and hospitality and events industry, either in the UK or worldwide. Typical roles include:
Tourism Manager
Event Manager
Special Events Planner
This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills.
At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.
Graduates of this programme will also be ready to specialise further through postgraduate studies in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management related Master’s programmes in UK or abroad.
The Northumbria University London Campus is delivered in partnership with QA Higher Education – a UK higher education provider. All programmes at the London Campus are Northumbria University programmes delivered by University and QA Higher Education staff approved by the university.
You are enrolled as a Northumbria University student and your final qualification will be awarded by Northumbria University. From the first day of your course you will become a member of the Northumbria University family and will join our alumni network of over 215,000 people in 175 countries.
QA Higher Education is part of QA, the UK’s largest corporate training provider. This means that throughout your studies at our London Campus, there is a key focus on ensuring you build and develop the key skills and knowledge that employers look for.
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