Tourism and Events Managements courses

About Tourism And Event Management in Canterbury Christ Church University

Why Tourism and Event Management?

The MSc Tourism and Event Management programme offered at Canterbury Christ Church University is established upon a firm foundation of research-led teaching, innovative and blended learning methods, expertise-driven insights, as well as a clear commitment to guiding and supporting student and employability development at the postgraduate level.

The MSc aims to provide you with the opportunity to gain both comprehensive conceptual knowledge and an indispensable practical understanding of the key subject areas identified in this programme. 

It also provides a rounded study of the principles of management and is designed to have immediate relevance and application in the current market, whilst also providing potential for future progression in both study and career. 

The programme has been carefully designed with the input of a variety of organisations from the tourism and events industry in both title and content.

Who is the course for?

The programme is designed for those who have an interest in the tourism sector generally and are also keen to focus on the growing field of event management. Events have become synonymous with tourism in recent years. They have become major destination attractors and contribute hugely to community pride and identity. Events range from conferences to arts festivals, to major sporting tournaments designed to regenerate post-industrial cities. 

The programme is of particular relevance, though not exclusive, to recent graduates of event management, tourism management or business management or related disciplines.  However, over the years our post-graduate students have come from a variety of disciplines, ranging from childhood studies and marketing to health care and media.  

What can i do next?

This MSc is designed to enhance and/or further your career prospects in the tourism and events management industry.

Academic qualification equivalents:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce degree of at least 3 years duration or Professional Degree (4 years+)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS       :         6.5 or equivalent, with no less than 6.0 in Writing and no less than 5.5 in Reading, Speaking and Listening.
• TOEFL     :         minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening.
• PTE          :         overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50

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• The weekly living cost for an international student staying at a residential hall/flat/homestay is 384.50 NZD, 305.75 NZD, and 360 NZD, respectively.
• Application deadline for accommodation: December 1 (February intake); May 1 (June intake).

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