Overview

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.

The Tourism Management Institute

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What you
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Core modules

Research project

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In addition to the core modules that all students must undertake, some courses offer students a choice from a selection of optional modules to shape the focus their degree. Optional modules where available, form part of the overall credit structure of the course.

Download the programme specification for a detailed breakdown of the course structure, including modules, what you'll learn and other useful information.

Terms and conditions

Details of the University’s terms and conditions are available here.

Course
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Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MSc	Full time	1 year	Sep 26	Glasgow	Enquire Apply
Award	Mode of study	Duration	Start date	Location
MSc	Full time	16 months	Jan 27	Glasgow	Enquire Apply

Please note that admission to GCU is considered on a competitive basis, and the academic entry requirements stated here may be the minimum required to be eligible for an offer.

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 for international applicants

Entry requirements by country
Application deadlines
English language tests
Knowledge of English - Applicants from a majority English speaking country may not be required to provide further proof of your English language proficiency. Information about this requirement is available on the Student Visa section of the gov.uk website.

Additional information for all applicants

Relevant experience (Recognition of Prior Learning)

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 (RPL) scheme.

Assessment methods

With a focus on the importance of both individual and collaborative academic work, your assessments have been designed to give you the opportunity to learn key academic skills including research, analytical skills, communications, cultural awareness and sensitivity, creative and problem-solving skills, and critical skills, among many others. Developing these skills through assessment ensures that during your time studying the programme your ability to operate in the global business community is enhanced by building confidence and developing a culture of integrity and responsibility that modern global organisations look for in graduate employees.

Designed with industry input

This course has been designed with input from industry experts.

Employer events on campus

You'll benefit from on-campus events involving employers in the field relevant to this course.

Graduate opportunities

The tourism and events sector is a significant employer with a vast array of job opportunities around the world. The programme has been developed alongside industry so our graduates are in demand and industry-ready. Our tourism and events graduates have gone on to succeed in a range of organisations specialising in events management, insights and research and destination marketing.

A report by C&IT (2017) shows that employment continues to grow steadily stressing that of the 81% of conference and incentive travel agencies surveyed 84% were expecting to increase their staffing levels in 2017. The programme has been developed alongside industry so our graduates are in demand and industry-ready. Our tourism and events graduates have succeeded in a range of organisations, both in the UK and internationally, securing employment in events management, insights and research and destination marketing.

For example, at Historic Scotland, Hilton Worldwide, Amazon, the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games.

Guest lectures and networking events

Students on this course will get the opportunity to hear from guest lecturers.

Professional accreditation

This course has been accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and the Tourism Management Institute.

Research-led teaching

Business and management studies research

* Two-thirds of research impact for business and management studies rated as outstanding or very considerable (REF2021)

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