Program Overview

Tourism and Visitor Economy MSc

The Tourism and Visitor Economy MSc is a postgraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the tourism and visitor economy sector. The program is offered by Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University.

Overview

The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the tourism and visitor economy, including the core theories and practices that underpin the sector. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own entrepreneurial mindset and explore areas such as innovation, hospitality, events, and place-making and management.

Course Information

• Level of Study: Postgraduate
• Mode of Study: 1 year Full Time
• School: Newcastle Business School
• Location: City Campus, Northumbria University
• City: Newcastle
• Start: September 2026
• Fees:
  • Full UK Fee: £12,660
  • Full International Fee: £21,500

Entry Requirements

• Standard Entry: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or substantial experience of working in a business organisation.
• International qualifications: If you have studied a non-UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria by selecting the country that you received the qualification in.
• English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component.

Modules

The program includes a range of modules, including:

• Research Methods and Analytics for Business Practice (Core, 20 Credits)
• The Newcastle Business School Masters Dissertation (Optional, 60 Credits)
• Masters' Management Enquiry (Optional, 60 Credits)
• Entrepreneurship - Context, Process and Practice (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Innovation Policy (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Entrepreneurship and Sustainable International Development (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Placemaking and Cultural Consumption (Core, 20 Credits)
• Hospitality, Tourism and Globalisation (Core, 20 Credits)
• Responsible Marketing Strategies in Tourism, Hospitality and Events (Core, 20 Credits)
• Sustainable tourism and hospitality (Core, 20 Credits)
• Enterprise Project - business start-up (Optional, 60 Credits)

Careers & Employability

The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the tourism and visitor economy sector. Students will have the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial mindset and explore areas such as innovation, hospitality, events, and place-making and management. The program will also provide students with the opportunity to engage with live scenarios and develop their skills in areas such as project management, marketing, and sales.

Staff

The program is taught by academics who are actively engaged in research and have a range of expertise in the tourism and visitor economy sector. Students will be supported individually by an assigned Personal Tutor, with additional support available through the university's support services.

Facilities

The program is based at the City Campus of Northumbria University, which provides students with access to a range of facilities, including collaborative social spaces, modern lecture theatres, and exhibition areas. The university's library also provides access to an extensive collection of scholarly materials and plenty of study spaces to suit every need. Specialist software such as Microsoft Project, SAS, and Google Analytics supports students' studies, whilst the university's Technology Enhanced Learning system helps structure independent learning and revision.