Tourism and Events University of Sunderland

Overview

The MSc Tourism and Events from University of Sunderland will allow you to advance your career with an internationally respected qualification, and it's designed to build strategic expertise and industry-ready skills. This course combines a social science approach to tourism and events with an emphasis on employability and job-specific skills.

Key facts

You’ll study modules that'll deepen your understanding of how tourism and events shape economies, cultures, and communities worldwide. In the final phase of the course, you'll undertake a major individual project aligned with your interests and career aspirations, offering the opportunity to specialise and stand out to future employers.

Our teaching is enriched by:

• Guest lectures from leading industry professionals and acclaimed academics

• A curriculum informed by current employer needs and industry trends

• Real-world insights that connect theory with practice.

This MSc is intellectually rigorous and professionally rewarding. It requires dedication and independent thinking – qualities that employers value highly. As a result, an MSc can fast-track your career, opening doors to senior positions in the sector. With this qualification, you’ll have a competitive edge in the global job market and the strategic mindset needed to shape the future of the visitor economy.