Tourism and Events Management

Where better to study tourism and events than in the heart of central London, one of the most popular destinations in the world.

study tourism and events management

At Westminster, we are a leader in tourism and event management courses. With over 20 years of excellence in tourism and events teaching and research, our courses recognise the important changes taking place in these exciting industries. By studying in one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, you will develop the skills needed to manage tourism or staged events in host destinations.  

Courses

Known for our combination of pure, practice-led and applied approaches, and for using our knowledge for the betterment of society, we offer PhD, MPhil, DProf and MRes study. We can provide you with guidance on how to write your research proposal and our entry requirements for a Research Degree.

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We have a long track record of working with organisations and individuals to develop their professional and personal skills, offering accredited courses and industry recognised certifications.

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Industry links 

We have a well-established network of professional links throughout London, the UK and further afield. Many of our staff have previously worked in tourism or events or are still active in the industry. All our students, no matter which course, come away with a good grounding in tourism and events from a theoretical and practical perspective and are prepared for a career managing tourism experiences and events across all sectors. 

Employment opportunities

Our courses will prepare you for a career in

  • Project manager and curator 
  • Senior sales and event manager 
  • Health and safety specialist/ risk manager 
  • Marketing/ operations or sales executive 
  • Researcher 
  • Planning officers and spatial planning assistants 
  • Regional commercial directors and planning directors 
  • Venue, operations, hotel or reservations managers and guest relations officers 
  • Event business owner, destination manager, organiser, Event media/PR executive 
  • Travel agent/ manager/ consultant/ Tourist information centre manager/ Tour manager 

Westminster Stories

One of the World Cup stadium's in Qatar during the building process

Senior Lecturer interviewed by BBC Future and quoted in an article

Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Events was interviewed by BBC Future on what a green World Cup would look like. 

Read moreGo to senior lecturer in tourism and events interviewed by the BBC

Westminster academic speaks at major industry conference

Dr Stroma Cole, Reader in Tourism and Events presented on driving sustainability in tourism through equality and inclusion.

Read moreGo to Westminster academic speaks at major industry conference page

Westminster academic writes an article for the Conversation

Visiting lecturer, Ross Bennett-Cook wrote an article about travel in the age of climate and carbon passports.

Read moreGo to Westminster academic writes an article for the Conversation page

Chat with our students

Ask some of our current students about their experience of life at the University of Westminster.

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student profiles

Luca Charrouf

Tourism and Events Management - 2024

I have found the academic and lecturer support to be excellent. The academic staff here are experts in their fields and are always willing to go above and beyond to help their students succeed.

Soojin Kim

Tourism and Events Management - 2025

Being a University of Westminster student offers the chance to interact with peers from around the world and participate in a wide range of events, including social, sporting, and cultural activities that contribute to personal development.

Alina Zhalimbetova

Tourism and Events Management - 2024

The best aspects of being a student at Westminster include the opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds, the promising job prospects, and the privilege of learning from industry professionals.

field trips

We strongly believe field trips make a huge difference in understanding how to apply your learning to the real world. Our students have the opportunity to visit destinations on annual residential or day field trips as part of their course.

location

Based at Westminster's Marylebone Campus, our courses are at the centre of London's globally renowned tourism and events industries.

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