About the course

This exciting new course allows you to top up your existing qualifications to an honour’s degree in two years full-time or three years sandwich, whilst benefiting from all that Northumbria University and the city of Newcastle has to offer.

　　This innovative course has been designed to give you the ideal balance between a broad understanding of business, whilst developing your specialist knowledge in international tourism, hospitality, and events within a global content.

　　This course supports your academic skills development and employability opportunities while providing knowledge of contemporary business management models and frameworks while developing the knowledge and skills necessary for employment within these dynamic sectors.

　　The course includes specialist modules that cover key issues for international tourism, hospitality, and event managers, as well as event design, planning and production, and addressing the global challenges and future of tourism. There is also a module on international hospitality management, which will give you a wider perspective on operational practices and strategic decision-making processes.

　　Northumbria is the only university in the North East of England to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, which is the UK’s professional body for the travel and tourism industry.

　　The relevance, rigour and internationalisation of this course are set to meet some of the highest and most demanding levels of accreditation. This course is covered by the prestigious AACSB accreditation for Newcastle Business School, which was ‘Business School of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education Awards 2015.

　　What’s more, when you study at Northumbria, you’ll be part of a leading, business-focused university. Northumbria ranks within the sector as in top 30 for further study, sustained employment or both for Business and Management, 12 months after graduation (LEO 2020). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Newcastle-upon-Tyne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northumbria University

BTEC HNC or equivalent in a related subject.

　　If you have taken a BTEC HNC programme, we will usually expect you to have performed to an average of Merit standard.

　　International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Northumbria University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　501st / 1250

　　THE World ranking36th / 130

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