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Events & Tourism Management
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Paisley Campus
Course summary
Our BA (Hons) Events and Tourism Management programme provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the most exciting, diverse, and dynamic business sectors. Set on a global stage, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the importance of events for communities, business, government, and society from local, national and international perspectives.
You will develop your understanding of the important role that events, and tourism have in communities at a local national and international level. You will learn ways these industries can be managed to achieve sustainability goals and have a positive impact on society. Plus, you can tailor your degree to focus on areas that are related to your future career aspirations.
Programme Highlights
• Volunteering and work-related opportunities are offered throughout the programme to help you develop practical skills and learn from professionals.
• Industry links and guest lectures from experienced professionals ensure teaching and assessments remains up-to-date and relevant.
• This programme will prepare you to work in one of the world’s most significant and fastest growing industries.
• Teaching on this programme covers current issues, trends and best practice within the global events and tourism industries.
Programme Details
Established upon a firm foundation of research-led teaching, innovation, expertise-driven insights and a clear commitment to guiding and supporting students, this programme will allow you to develop specialist knowledge and advanced practical skills. Covering a range of topics including business, management, events and tourism the programme is designed to provide you with the competitive edge that will enable you to succeed in the events and tourism industries.
With close industry partnerships, regular guest lectures from tourism & events professionals, field trips and industry-based projects, the content delivered in this programme will provide you with insight and experience of best practice across a number of sectors, including business, travel, conferences, sports, music and a range of festivals.
Careers
Graduates from this programme have gone on to secure positions in hotels, venues, conference and convention facilities, including the OVO Hydro, sports facilities, including Ibrox, Parkhead and Hampden. As well as worked as part of large-scale events like the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. Additionally, we have graduates securing various fundraising and event roles for charities, at visitor attractions as well as marketing and research roles.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N833
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- Paisley Campus
- Campus Code:
- P
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 entry:
Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC (128 UCAS Tarrif points)
A Levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tarrif points)
T Level: Full T Level with grade M in relevant subject
International Baccalaureate: 28 points
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in relevant subject
HNC: Events Management; Events; Travel & Tourism; Hospitality Management
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff 102 points
A level BCC
For year 2 entry, BBB required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM
For year 2 entry, DDM required in relevant subject
Scottish Higher BBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 24 points
For year 2 entry, 28 points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC Pass
For Year 2 entry, an HNC in one of the following subjects is required: Events Management; Events; Travel & Tourism; Hospitality Management
Scottish HND Pass
For Year 3 entry, an HND in one of the following subjects is required: Events; Events Management
A practical Events module/unit must have been undertaken, and applicants must have staged an event.
T Level Pass (C and above)
For Year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject
Entry to Year 1 with Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) Access to Humanities with Grades BBB
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff 63 points
A level BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM
Scottish Higher CCC
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
Find out more about minimum qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS.
All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of:
// Native speakers of English
// Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise)
// non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification)
The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.
UWS's English language requirements https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer.
Learn more on the University of the West of Scotland website
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
Check the course entry on our website for more more information.
Course contact details
Applicant Enquiry Team
Email:ask@uws.ac.uk
Phone:0800 027 1000
Fax: 0141 887 0812
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