BSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Events (Top-up)

The BSc (Hons) International Tourism, Hospitality and Events develops your skills in tourism, hospitality and event management for a successful career in the global visitor economy.

The BSc (Hons) International Tourism, Hospitality and Events course helps you turn your passion for travel, hospitality and event planning into a global career, developing the skills to create memorable experiences, manage operations and lead successful events.
This programme offers flexible entry routes for students with previous qualifications in business, tourism, hospitality, events, or related disciplines. Applicants entering Year Two are normally expected to hold a recognised Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject. Those applying for Year Three should typically possess an HND, Foundation Degree, Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE), or another recognised Level 5 qualification.

Applications from candidates with appropriate professional experience may also be considered on an individual basis. International applicants must meet the University's English language requirements, which normally include an IELTS score of 5.5 overall, with no individual component below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent qualification. Applicants should also satisfy any country-specific academic entry requirements published by the University.
Tourism Manager

Hotel Manager

Event Manager

Hospitality Operations Manager

Conference and Exhibition Coordinator

Destination Manager

Travel Consultant

Visitor Attraction Manager

Resort Manager

Customer Experience Manager

Tourism Development Officer

Special Events Planner

Modules

Year 2

Career Development and Research Informed Learning

Managing the Travel and Tourism Industry

Events Design, Planning and Production

Academic Language Skills for Northumbria London Campus (0 credits – optional)

Year 3

Direct entry students

Contemporary Business Enquiry

Academic Language Skills for Northumbria London Campus (0 credits – optional)

Common modules (all students)

Responsible Strategy

International Hospitality Operations Management

Innovation and Creativity in THE

Global Challenges and Tourism Futures

Location

Holborn - James House, 10 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TF.

Middlesex Street - 110 -114 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7HT.

Fitzwilliam House - 10 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8BF. Birmingham - 5th Floor, Centre City, 5-7 Hill Street, B5 4UA.

Manchester - Saint James Buildings, 61-95 Oxford St, M1 6FQ

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