Events Management and International Tourism (including a Foundation Year)

At Chester Business School we bring studying International Tourism Management and Event Management to life with inspiring and real experiences, interactive learning, access and exposure to the industry.

Chester is one of the UK’s leading historic tourism destinations so it is the ideal place to explore both tourism and events, as well as marketing, management, and creative concepts that can be applied across the globe. We are passionate about responsible tourism and events, and you will learn, in creative ways, how destinations are managed to be successful, sustainable and competitive.

It’s a dynamic, competitive world for graduates today, so we will equip you with much more than subject knowledge. Your future employers are seeking all the skills that we develop with you from day one, and when you graduate you will leave with valuable hands-on experience that will give you an edge at interview and in the workplace.

Everything you study will be anchored to today’s business world. You will be looking at small local businesses right through to the leading brands, as well as new trends in key tourism, events, and marketing areas such customer behaviour and digital communications. Whilst studying this course, you can develop into an outstanding business professional and discover a career you love..

Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.

The University of Chester offers Courses that go beyond lectures in a city perfect for students.

At Chester, your learning goes beyond lectures. Their distinctive academic experience combines expert teaching with real-world opportunities to help you develop practical, career-ready skills. You’ll learn through the Chester Future Skills framework, designed to build the attributes employers value most – from adaptability and creativity to digital confidence.

Furthermore, Chester offers the perfect backdrop for your university experience, as a safe yet vibrant city with ‘Purple Flag’ status. There’s everything students need close at hand, from riverside walks and city-wide events to a unique nightlife and independent cafés. You’ll find a welcoming community and an unbeatable quality of life.

Explore your possibilities in Clearing at Chester.