Tourism and Events Management BA Hons with placement

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. 

 

Hands-on experience is also available at the Northumbria University Business Clinic. This is where students find solutions to real business issues for clients, dealing with everything from strategic marketing reviews to operations audits. 

 

Another option for broadening your horizons is a study year abroad with a partner institution in countries such as France, Spain and the USA. You’ll gain global perspectives on your subject and boost your future career prospects. 

 

Throughout your course we use a wide range of assessments including exams, written assignments, reports, individual and group presentations. In your final year, you’ll also be assessed on a piece of research work. This could be an individual dissertation, management enquiry or group consultancy project. 

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

• AF4038 -Financial Decision Making (Core,20 Credits)
• BM9403 -Business Analysis for Decision Making (Core,20 Credits)
• GA4001 -Academic Language Skills for Newcastle Business School (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• HR9409 -Preparing for Professional Practice (Core,20 Credits)
• HR9412 -Business, Economy and Society (Core,20 Credits)
• MK9414 -Introduction to Marketing (Core,20 Credits)
• TM9412 -Introduction to Tourism and Events (Core,20 Credits)

Year two

 

• NX9527 -Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Semester (Optional,60 Credits)
• SM9536 -Creativity and Innovation (Core,20 Credits)
• TM9539 -Tourism, Events and Society (Core,20 Credits)
• TM9540 -Marketing for Tourism and Events (Core,20 Credits)
• TM9541 -Events Design, Planning and Production (Core,20 Credits)
• TM9542 -Managing the Travel and Tourism Industry (Core,20 Credits)
• TM9543 -Researching Tourism and Events (Core,20 Credits)

Year three

 

• NX9525 -Newcastle Business School Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• NX9526 -Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• NX9528 -Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Work Placement Semester (Optional,60 Credits)
• NX9529 -Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Study Abroad Semester (Optional,60 Credits)

Year four

 

• SM9641 -Dissertation (Optional,40 Credits)
• SM9644 -Management Enquiry (Optional,40 Credits)
• SM9647 -Undergraduate Consultancy Project (Optional,40 Credits)
• TM9634 -Culture, Tourism and Eventful Cities (Core,20 Credits)
• TM9639 -Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Events (Core,20 Credits)
• TM9640 -Business Tourism and Events (Core,20 Credits)
• TM9641 -Global Challenges and Tourism Futures (Core,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

 

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.

 

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.

 

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*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

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.