30Apr
PostgraduateCourse summary
Tourism and events are among the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy (UNWTO, 2015) with destinations adopting event-led tourism strategies as a means to enhance location awareness and reputation and to bring about positive social and economic impact. This is an exciting time for events specialists and tourism specialists to combine their skills and become part of this movement. Informed by industry demand and the vast array of job opportunities available, Glasgow Caledonian University's MSc International Tourism and Events Management course delivers the practical and technical experience that you need to maximise the opportunities this growing sector has to offer. You'll enjoy a truly international experience, with the chance to network, volunteer and work in the industry with guest lectures from those currently leading in this sector. The Moffat Scholarship Award Moffat student scholarship funding of £2500 per year is open to students on this course. Apply for the scholarship. The Moffat Scholarship awards support students pursuing a career in the travel, tourism or events industries. Since 1998, more than 300 GCU students have benefitted from the generous fund established by the Moffat Charitable Trust. In addition to financial support, Moffat Scholarship Award winners also have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and enhance their CV working within The Moffat Centre, the UK's largest university-based consultancy and research centre for tourism and travel market research and business development.
Modules
Developing an understanding of real-world issues from a UK and global perspective, identifying responsible decision making and ethically driven behaviours. Gaining practical skills through an industry work placement and field trips. Enhancing digital skills in key communication areas, such as marketing, project management and visual presentations. Ethics, Sustainability and Governance; Postgraduate Research Methods; Developing Leadership for the Common Good; Destination Management; Designing Tourism and Event Experiences; Revenue and Cost Management for Tourism, Events and Hospitality Industries; Event Planning, Marketing and Management; Sustainable Development for Tourism, Events and Hospitality; International Marketing, Planning and Strategy; Master's Research Project.
Assessment method
With a focus on the importance of both individual and collaborative academic work, your assessments have been designed to give you the opportunity to learn key academic skills including research, analytical skills, communications, cultural awareness and sensitivity, creative and problem solving skills, and critical skills, among many others. Developing these skills through assessment ensures that during your time studying the programme your ability to operate in the global business community is enhanced by building confidence and developing a culture of integrity and responsibility that modern global organisations look for in graduate employees.
Entry requirements
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area. English Language: Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £11900 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £11900 | Whole course |
| England | £11900 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £11900 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £11900 | Whole course |
| Wales | £11900 | Whole course |
| EU | £25100 | Whole course |
| International | £25100 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Two-year masters tuition fees:
Home (Scottish/ RUK/ Republic of Ireland/ Channel Islands): year one fee: £8,900, year two fee: £3,000, full two-year fee total £11,900.*
International/ EU: year one fee £18,800, year two fee £6,300, full two-year fee total £25,100.*
* If you start a two-year masters course but graduate after one year, you will only pay the year one fee. You will not be required to pay the year two fee.
Fees are subject to change and are here for guidance only.
Provider information
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA