Tourism and Visitor Economy Northumbria University

Overview

At the Tourism and Visitor Economy programme offered by  Northumbria University  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.  

For those from business, management or related fields, this course is designed to deepen your understanding of visitor economies. It's also suited to those from other backgrounds seeking the skills to start a venture in this sector. 

Career Options

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. 

Your chosen final project - whether a dissertation, management enquiry or enterprise start-up - provides the opportunity to engage with live scenarios.  

Depending on your interests, you might prepare for a career in private, public or voluntary sectors, or you could explore self-employment and entrepreneurship in tourism or small business support.