BA Tourism and Events Management
About this course
BA (Hons) in BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management, covering the principles and practices of the tourism sector over three years full-time or four years with a placement or study abroad option. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Accounting, and Policy Analysis. The programme holds accreditation from the Institute of Travel and Tourism, the Association for Events Management Education, and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 58%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,080 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 40%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 21%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 9%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Financial Decision Making
- Business Analysis for Decision Making
- Preparing for Professional Practice
- Business, Economy and Society
- Introduction to Marketing
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Introduction to Tourism and Events
- Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Semester
- Creativity and Innovation
- Tourism, Events and Society
- Marketing for Tourism and Events
- Events Design, Planning and Production
- Researching Tourism and Events
- Contemporary Tourism Management
- Newcastle Business School Work Placement Year
- Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Year
- Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Work Placement Semester
- Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Study Abroad Semester
- Management Enquiry
- Dissertation
- Undergraduate Consultancy Project
- Culture, Tourism and Eventful Cities
- Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Events
- Global Challenges and Tourism Futures
- Risk and Crisis Management in Tourism
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Tourism and Events Management at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £44,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Tourism and Events Management at Northumbria University?
58% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Tourism and Events Management at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is BA Tourism and Events Management at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT). Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BA Tourism and Events Management at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Tourism and Events Management at Northumbria University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.