Tourism and Visitor Economy MSc at Northumbria University

Step into a world of opportunity in Tourism and the Visitor Economy. Throughout this course, you’ll examine core theories and practices in tourism and the visitor economy, alongside opportunities to reflect on your own entrepreneurial mindset. In the second semester, you can choose to specialise in areas such as innovation, hospitality, events, or place-making and management, aligning with your final project option where you can focus on your interests.

Faculty: Newcastle Business School  |  Duration: 1 year Full Time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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

Career pathways

Throughout the course, you’ll explore how to apply key business, project, and decision-making skills in tourism-related sectors. Emphasis is placed on developing cultural and ethical awareness as well as collaborative working.

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