BA (Hons) Events & Tourism Management at University of the West of Scotland

Our BA (Hons) Events and Tourism Management programme provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the most exciting, diverse and dynamic business sectors. Set on a global stage, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the importance of events for communities, business, government and society from local, national and international perspectives. Importantly, you will engage with ways to ensure a sustainable future for these globally significant industries.

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: Paisley: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is the foundation year where you will be introduced to a range of subjects relating to the wider context of business management including marketing, finance and managing people in addition to the core specific modules Discovering Live Events and Tourism & The Experience Economy.

Career pathways

Graduates from this programme have gone on to secure positions in hotels, venues, conference and convention facilities, including the OVO Hydro, and sports facilities, including Ibrox, Parkhead and Hampden. They have also worked as part of large-scale events like the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics.

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