BA Events & Tourism Management
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BA (Hons) in Events & Tourism Management, an undergraduate degree in international tourism management, explores the business operations and societal importance of global festivals, conferences, travel, and leisure sectors. The curriculum incorporates guest lectures from industry professionals, field trips, and industry-based projects focusing on sustainable practices and business management across multiple sectors. Students examine domestic and international perspectives while engaging with practical scenarios and enterprise strategies relevant to modern commerce and community development.
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Entry requirements
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications. | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBC (102 UCAS Tariff points); Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Access to Humanities (BBB); BTEC Extended Diploma in relevant discipline: DMM | Year 2 -- SQA ADVANCED HIGHERS: BCC (128 UCAS Tariff Points); A-LEVELS: BBB (120 UCAS Tariff Points); T Level: Full T Level with grade M in relevant subject; INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA: 28 points; HNC: Business; Business management; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism; Administration & IT; BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN RELEVANT DISCIPLINE: DDM in relevant subject | Year 3 -- HND; Business; Business management; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism; Administration & IT
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Scotland: 98%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 90%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Events & Tourism Management at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
What do graduates of BA Events & Tourism Management at University of the West of Scotland do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Events & Tourism Management at University of the West of Scotland?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Events & Tourism Management at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Events & Tourism Management at University of the West of Scotland?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.