MSc International Tourism and Events Management

Tourism and events are among the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy (UNWTO.2023), with destinations adopting event-led tourism strategies as a means to enhance location awareness and reputation and to bring about positive social and economic impact.

This is an exciting time for events organisers and tourism specialists to combine their skills and become part of this movement.

Tourism supports one in 10 jobs and provides livelihoods for many millions more in both developing and developed economies (unwto.2022).

Informed by industry demand and the array of job opportunities available, Glasgow Caledonian University's MSc International Tourism and Events Management programme delivers the practical and technical experience that you need to maximise the opportunities this growing sector has to offer.

You will gain a variety of experiences, including organising live events, working on simulations, opportunities for networking, volunteering, attending guest lectures from those currently leading in this industry, and so on.

Entry requirements

All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

International students can get information on entry requirements specific to their country in our International Study section.

Minimum academic requirement

UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area.

English language requirement

Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.

Additional information

English language

If you are from a majority English speaking country, you may not be required to provide further proof of your English language proficiency. Full details of the English language tests we accept are available on this page.

Relevant experience (RPL)

GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course.

If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.