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
2025/26 Full-time
2025/26 Full-time
2025/26 Part-time day
2025/26 Part-time day/evening
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.
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.
View our available courses for professional and personal development.
Upcoming courses
* The following courses are expected to be open for applications soon.
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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
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.
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.
Tourism facilities
Our classrooms
Our modern classrooms are all equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
Computer labs
Our Marylebone campus has several PC and Mac computer rooms for students to use.
Lecture Theatres
Our Marylebone campus has an impressive selection of modern lecture theatres equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
Lecture Theatres
Our Marylebone campus has an impressive selection of modern lecture theatres equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
Marylebone library
Our library has a range of books and resources on subjects taught at our Marylebone Campus. Students also have access to our libraries across all the campuses. Academic Engagement Librarians and Learning Developers are available on campus and via our online chat to offer advice.
Study spaces
All libraries provide designated group, individual and distanced individual study spaces. There is also a range of study spaces available across the campus, outside of the library.
CAMPUS TOUR
Our Marylebone Campus is where our Tourism and Events Management courses are based. Take a tour with our students to learn more about what the campus has to offer.
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contact us
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Opening hours: 10am–4pm Monday to Friday