Overview

Available as a one-year master's or a master's with professional practice (two years).

Tourism and events are among the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy (UNWTO, 2015) 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 specialists and tourism specialists to combine their skills and become part of this movement.

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

You'll enjoy a truly international experience, with the chance to network, volunteer and work in the industry with guest lectures from those currently leading in this sector.

The Moffat Scholarship Award

Moffat student scholarship funding of £2500 per year is open to students on this course. Apply for the scholarship.

The Moffat Scholarship awards support students pursuing a career in the travel, tourism or events industries. Since 1998, more than 300 GCU students have benefitted from the generous fund established by the Moffat Charitable Trust. In addition to financial support, Moffat Scholarship Award winners also have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and enhance their CV working within The Moffat Centre, the UK's largest university-based consultancy and research centre for tourism and travel market research and business development.

What you
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