MSc

Event and Tourism Management

Learn more about studying Event and Tourism Management as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,500GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    1201-1400

Program overview

What Canterbury Christ Church University says about their program:

Develop specialist knowledge and advanced practical skills in management, and study a breadth of topics designed to give you a competitive edge in the tourism and event industries.

Our MSc Event and Tourism Management course 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 course has been carefully designed with the input of a variety of organisations from the tourism and events industry and provides you with the opportunity to gain both comprehensive conceptual knowledge and an indispensable practical understanding of the key subject areas.

Why study MSc Event and Tourism Management at CCCU?

As an events and tourism management student, you will be immersed in the world of events production and tourism planning, including topics such as sustainable event and tourism design, light festivals and technology, entrepreneurship and consultancy, creative placemaking and experiential marketing. These industries are worth billions to the economies of different countries and continue to evolve in new directions. If you wish to plan weddings, run music festivals or start a tourism trail business, then this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need.

Your core modules will provide an overall foundation for management in international hospitality and one optional module offers you the chance to study a bespoke area of management. Employability skills and attributes are embedded into each module to develop your professional skills and talents.

You will have the opportunity to study and work directly with members of the Kent community and contribute to the development of this dynamic and enterprising region, for example by visiting the destinations and listening to guest speakers from local events companies, who run festivals or wedding planners, to understand how local employers develop globally popular products.

Our stunning campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and we look after it with care. It has wonderfully maintained open spaces and gardens to stroll in and meet with friends. It is situated in the heart of the city and everything you need for a convenient student life is within close walking distance. The rich heritage means that this is also an exciting and popular tourist hotspot and as a result, the local visitor attractions, venues and festivals are well-developed, giving you plenty of opportunities to experience different events and tourism management approaches. With three Universities in Canterbury there is also a thriving student lifestyle.

The content of the course underpins the interdisciplinary of our approach to the study of events and tourism management. Our approach is research-informed, and we provide an up-to-date curriculum, embedded in the real world of international hospitality.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Fees and funding

Canterbury Christ Church University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Canterbury Christ Church University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Funding

CCCU offers a £1,500 Global Scholarship to all eligible international students for the January 2026 intake, helping to make studying in the UK more accessible.

Tuition fees

Undergraduate tuition: £15,500 per year. Postgraduate tuition: from £15,500 per year.

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What is the cost of living near Canterbury Christ Church University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£980
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£915
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£136
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£45
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13Range: £9 to £30· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£63
Monthly grocery basket£133
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£41

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Canterbury Christ Church University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Canterbury Christ Church University.