Course summary
Hospitality and tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors globally and events management is a dynamic growth area characterised by innovation and providing business opportunities at various scales. The UK events industry alone is worth £42 billion and inbound business visits to Britain equate to 23.5% of all visits. Along with a predicted shortfall of personnel in the industry, especially at management level, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to thrive. Why study MSc/PGDip/PGCert International Hospitality and Events Management at Middlesex University? This course combines specialist knowledge with the context of tourism in the global economy and provides a range of contemporary options taught by staff with recent practical experience in the industry. You will gain direct experience of the sector through the practicum module and enterprise module. The module content is directly influenced by contemporary industry trends meaning that you will always be learning the most up-to-date theories and methods. You will be able to take a variety of optional modules from digital marketing to tourism and development and entrepreneurship in tourism The programme also has a strong focus on employability which includes developing communication skills, independent thinking and the ability to problem solve and innovate. Upon graduation you will be able to explore a wide range of interesting specialist career areas such as place marketing or destination management as well as event management. You will also have the skills to choose a career around the globe. Course highlights You will have the opportunity to join a week long physical or virtual field-trip providing direct interaction with the industry (depending on circumstances) You will benefit from the tutors and connection in our well-established progressive Department of Marketing, Branding and Tourism You have the option to graduate with a PGCert or PGDip You will be able to engage in original research through the production of a dissertation. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/
Modules
International Tourism in the 21st century (30 credits) - Compulsory Managing Contemporary Hospitality (30 credits) - Compulsory Events Management (15 credits) - Compulsory Hospitality and Events Practicum (15 credits) - Compulsory Research Methods and Dissertation (60 credits) - Compulsory Digital Marketing (15 credits) - Optional Entrepreneurship in Tourism (15 credits) - Optional Destination Management (15 credits) - Optional Visitor Attractions Management (15 credits) - Optional
Entry requirements
2:2 (hons degree) or equivalent qualification
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £15700* | Year 1 |
| England | £10500* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10500* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10500* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10500* | Year 1 |
| International | £15700* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
At Middlesex, we have a range of funding and loan options available to ensure you are able to attend university, whatever your financial background. Tuition fees vary for UK, EU and International students. More information about fees for the course you are interested in studying can be found at https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/international-hospitality-events-management
Provider information
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT