Marketing, Events & Tourism
Marketing, public relations, events and tourism management disciplines continue to move beyond their traditional consumer business roots and are being revolutionised by new and emerging communications channels, such as social media and mobile applications. It’s an exciting place to be right now.
Programmes
We have been running specialist marketing degree programmes & for over 20 years and were the first UK university to offer a specialist degree in marketing communications. Today we continue to offer quality marketing degrees, as well as public relations (PR), events management and tourism management programmes. Our PR programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
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We work closely with professional bodies to make sure that our programmes and students are fit for the real world of marketing, advertising and PR. Student exemptions can be gained towards membership of professional bodies such as:
- The Chartered Institute of Marketing
- The Institute of Direct Marketing
- The Market Research Society
- Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Research
Our research centre, The London Centre for Events Management (LCEM) aims to professionalise the field of event management.
Students who join us are taught by experienced professionals who combine industry know-how with academic rigour. Our staff are active in research and maintain excellent professional contacts. This ensures our programmes are being continually updated to meet the changing nature of business.
Albert Evans
Head of Department
Staff profiles
Find out more about our department’s teaching staff.
