Program Overview

Events Management and International Tourism BA (Hons)

Overview

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to succeed in the events and tourism industries. The program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the events and tourism sectors.

Study Options

• Full-Time (BA) at Queen's Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BA) at Queen's Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Placement Year (BA) at Queen's Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• N893

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Queen's Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Colin Potts

Modules

Year 1

• International Tourism Concepts and Practice (40 Credits) Core
• Responsible Events and Tourism (40 Credits) Core
• Experience Design in Events and Tourism (20 Credits) Option
• Digital and Professional Skills (20 Credits) Option
• Language Module Options

Year 2

• Global Tourism Development (40 Credits) Core
• The Live Event: Project Planning (20 Credits) Core
• Niche Tourism (20 Credits) Core
• Chester Business School Work Placement (40 Credits) Option
• The Live Event: Production (40 Credits) Option
• Experiential Learning in Tourism Economy (40 Credits) Option
• Professional work placement/Language module/Term abroad

Year 3

• Project Management (20 Credits) Option
• Virtual and Hybrid Events (40 Credits) Option
• Tourism Destination Planning and Management (40 Credits) Option
• Future Trends and Innovation in Events and Tourism (20 Credits) Option
• Consultancy for Events and Tourism (20 Credits) Option
• Third Sector Management (20 Credits) Option
• Retail Management (20 Credits) Option
• Dissertation (40 Credits) Option
• Negotiated Project (40 Credits) Option

How You'll Learn

• This course is designed around in-person study
• The majority of assessment is coursework based
• There may be some online learning activities
• Curriculum developed to match workforce priorities

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: UCAS points - 112 points
• International Students: UCAS points - 72 points
• Foundation Year: UCAS points - 72 points

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery, and related materials
• Bursaries: The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships

Who You'll Learn From

• Colin Potts - Programme Leader International Tourism Management
• Dr Iris Lo - Lecturer
• Dr Tim Brown - Head of Division
• Carrianne Wallace - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Gozde Turktarhan - Programme Leader International Fashion and Retail Marketing MSc
• Dr Emmy Yeung - Senior Lecturer
• Fiona Warburton - Lecturer

Where You'll Study

• Queen's Park, Chester
• Home of Chester Business School
• A corporate learning hub
• Get supported
• Modern learning, historic city
• Close to the city
• Get connected

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects: Opportunities for events and tourism management graduates exist in a wide range of events management and related industries in the public, private and third sectors, in the UK and overseas
• Careers service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences
• Related courses:
  • International Tourism Management BA (Hons)
  • Marketing BA (Hons)
  • Events Management BA (Hons)
  • Business Management BA (Hons)