BA (Hons) Tourism and Events Management in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom | Northumbria University

Launch your professional journey with one of the UK's most longstanding tourism-focused degree programs. Our BA (Hons) Tourism and Events course boasts an exceptional industry reputation, accredited as a Centre of Excellence by both the Institute of Travel and Tourism (the UK's professional body) and the Association for Events Management Education (AEME). This program equips you with vital practical, interpersonal, and creative competencies within one of the most dynamic business sectors. Learn from distinguished academics and industry veterans who leverage their professional networks with regional, national, and international organizations to blend practical insights with academic rigor. Our approach emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, industry guest lectures, real-world case studies, consultancy projects, and event planning initiatives. You'll collaborate directly with industry leaders, potential employers, and academic mentors, while also having access to paid internships through the Santander Internship Programme. Placement opportunities span renowned organizations including Beaconhouse Events, Premier Inn, Marriott Hotels (UK and US locations), Disney, and Butler Search Group (specializing in premium US hospitality placements). Students can also pursue international study options at partner universities in Spain, France, and the US. Graduates secure diverse global positions, with recent alumni becoming Business Development Managers at the Institute of Travel and Tourism, Senior Events Managers for Marriott Hotels, Directors of Global Sales in aviation, and Assistant Sales Directors at Ritz Carlton properties. Northumbria ranks among the top 30 UK institutions for Business and Management graduate outcomes (LEO 2020), with our program holding the prestigious AACSB accreditation for Newcastle Business School.

Choosing either a professional placement or international study year enhances your career readiness and long-term prospects. We prioritize developing transferable skills that unlock opportunities across tourism and events management, including communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. Our graduates have secured positions worldwide, from Business Development Managers to hospitality leadership roles in Dubai and the US. Whatever path you choose, you'll benefit from our AACSB-accredited program's strong industry reputation and academic excellence.