Course summary
The MSc Tourism and Event Management programme offered at Canterbury Christ Church University is established upon a firm foundation of research-led teaching, innovative and blended learning methods, expertise-driven insights, as well as a clear commitment to guiding and supporting student and employability development at the postgraduate level. This course aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain both comprehensive conceptual knowledge and an indispensable practical understanding of the key subject areas identified in this programme. It also provides a rounded study of the principles of management and is designed to have immediate relevance and application in the current market, whilst also providing potential for future progression in both study and career. The programme has been carefully designed with the input of a variety of organisations from the tourism and events industry in both title and content.
Modules
The course comprises of the following core modules: Research Methods in Social and Applied Sciences; Event Design and Production; International Tourism Policy and Planning; Applied Management Contexts in Tourism and Events and a Dissertation. Optional modules include: Managing Resources; Visitor Management; Contemporary Marketing; CRS and Ethics and Creative Destinations.
Assessment method
Assessment is by a range of written coursework including research essays, presentations and a dissertation. There are no exams.
Entry requirements
Our standard offer for accepting students onto this programme is a good honours degree. Applicants from a range of undergraduate subjects will be considered. This is in addition to a brief personal statement outlining interest and areas of specialism being considered, as well as a complete CV. The University has a well-established Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) structure in operation. Students without previous qualifications may be accepted as part of this process.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU