Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management Undergraduate Courses

Discover the exciting and diverse world of Events, Hospitality and Tourism. Our programmes offer you the chance to study all aspects of these dynamic industries, from creating unforgettable visitor experiences to exploring innovative solutions in sustainable development, entrepreneurship, creative marketing and service design.

Why study events, hospitality and tourism management at Derby?

• Explore key areas such as sustainable business management, leadership, creative marketing, service design, digital innovation, event planning, destination management, hospitality operations, guest experience management, and contemporary hospitality services
• Gain the skills to innovate and succeed in a rapidly growing sector
• Exciting field trips and visits in the UK and abroad will enhance your understanding of the industry and prepare you for a range of dynamic career opportunities
• Fantastic industry connections with major international employers like Marriott, Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland, Conrad Hilton, and prestigious country clubs across the USA. In the UK, our strong partnerships span top hospitality providers in London, Scotland and independent operators
• We are the first UK university to be a member of the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE), recognising the quality of our education. We’re serious about getting you started in your event management career and our event management course is designed to be challenging, stimulating and industry relevant.

Industry connections

We have strong links with local and national tourism organisations such as:

• ABTA
• Visit Derby
• Visit Derbyshire
• The Wildlife Trust.

Here in Derby, you will be surrounded by leading event venues such as Derby Arena, Pride Park Stadium, Derby Conference Centre and Derby Museum. Plus, Derbyshire is home to iconic festivals like Y Not and Download.

Our close collaboration with employers ensures that your learning is enriched through immersive, real-world industry projects and hands-on professional research.

Careers

Our courses are future-focused, equipping you with the skills needed to become a leader in the events, tourism, and hospitality industries. With initiatives like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals woven into our modules, you can feel prepared to drive meaningful change in shaping the future of the visitor economy sector.

In your second year, you will have the exciting opportunity to study a semester abroad, expanding your horizons and exploring your degree on an international scale.

You could also take a placement year or internship, helping you to gain invaluable experience and supercharge your CV before you graduate.

Professional accreditation

The Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism has been awarded accreditation as an International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education. The accreditation is for teaching, curriculum and student experience, so you can be assured that what you are learning is of the highest standard and centred around the skills employers are looking for.