International stage Two in Tourism, Hospitality, Festival and Event
at Edinburgh Napier University
Discover how the global tourism, hospitality, festival and events industries work, developing the skills to plan, manage and deliver outstanding guest experiences. This programme prepares you for direct entry to the third year of your chosen degree at Edinburgh Napier University.
Course Overview
The International Stage Two (IS2) in Tourism, Hospitality, Festival and Event provides the perfect preparation for an exciting career in these vibrant and fast-growing industries. You will explore how international destinations operate, how to design and manage successful events, and how to create memorable experiences that meet the needs of a global audience.
Combining academic study with practical insight, the programme develops your understanding of management, customer service, marketing and sustainable practices. Equivalent to the second year of a four-year Scottish undergraduate degree, this three-term course enables you to progress directly to the third year of your chosen tourism, hospitality, festival or event management degree at Edinburgh Napier University upon successful completion.
Edinburgh Napier University International College
Edinburgh Napier University International College (ENUIC) is a dedicated college for international students to start their studies. We offer integrated and standalone pathway programmes which develop your academic and English language skills.
Our international college is part of the university campus so you will have access to all the same university spaces, facilities and community so you will feel like you are part of the university from the day you start.
- Located on the main university campus
- Small classes offering a high-quality academic experience
- Supportive college staff who will help you settle into life as a student at Edinburgh Napier University
- University student status from day one with access to sports, societies, campus facilities and the university student services.
Course modules
The approach throughout this module is to direct skills learning and development towards your application within an academic environment. Attention is paid to the acquisition of formal language required for production of essays, reports and presentations, for drawing information from lectures and academic texts and for an appropriate contribution to academic discourse. The whole module is set within the context of higher education in the UK and emphasis is placed on developing the skills you require for more advanced study, for example, research methods, critical analysis of learning materials, academic writing and team building. (30 Credits)
This module enables you to consider the range of tools and techniques used in organisations to encourage creativity. It also examines the characteristics of an innovative organisation, and how to create an appropriate environment for creativity to flourish. Consideration is also given to the barriers to creativity and how to overcome them. Finally, the module explores the planning process of New Product / Service Development within an enterprising organisation. (20 Credits)
This module introduces you to the nature and purposes of research and the importance of data to managers in the modern business world. It aims to help you develop a portfolio of research and data analysis skills. These skills will enable you to confidently understand and critically analyse various datasets. At the end of the module you produce an empirically related report drawing on your abilities to interpret data, frame arguments and make recommendations. (20 Credits)
This module provides you with a broad understanding of the world economy through an exploration of current global issues such as the dominance of the capitalist economy model, international propagation of crises, economic growth, economic development, conflicts in the international political system, trade dilemmas in the developing world, globalisation and multinational corporations, currency wars, scarcity of natural resources and environmental threats. Competing theoretical perspectives and key concepts are used to analyse these issues and alternative policy responses are explored. (20 Credits)
The module has three main areas of focus; the first surrounds exploring the modern HRM function in organisations whilst looking at the different stakeholder perceptions and how the function affects them. Secondly it examines how an HR department can manage employee resourcing and all that is involved within this with the focus being on employee recruitment and selection processes and the practical application of these practices. Finally, the module evaluates employee training and development strategies by considering the many different options that are available to organisations and exploring the process through which they make these decisions in practice. nn (20 Credits)
The module begins with some introductory topics to assist understanding of the theory and practice of marketing – key theories of marketing management, customer behaviour and the marketing mix. You are then introduced to the key stages of the market research process, facilitating your understanding of the importance of each stage in any practical market research project. You engage with a range of literature to understand the importance of secondary research, as well as knowledge of the various methods involved in quantitative and qualitative research. With this knowledge, you are then able to utilise appropriate research methods in the context of the research problem, tools available and proper implementation. (20 Credits)
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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University is one of Scotland’s top modern universities, recognised for career-focused teaching, world-class facilities and strong links with industry. Based in the heart of Edinburgh, the University offers the perfect balance of academic excellence and practical experience in one of the United Kingdom’s most dynamic and inspiring cities.
You will learn from experts who bring real-world experience into the classroom and benefit from courses designed to develop the skills employers value most. Edinburgh Napier is a university that supports your ambition, helping you gain confidence, build connections and prepare for a successful future.
Why choose the Edinburgh Napier University
Student satisfaction in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Napier University has been rated top in the city by the National Student Survey five years in a row.
UK modern university for Biosciences
Ranked 4th in the UK for Biosciences in The Daily Mail League Table 2025, reflecting our strong reputation for teaching, research and career prospects.
Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism
Ranked 5th in the UK among modern universities for Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism by The Guardian University Guide 2025.
Entry Requirements for
Pass Baccalauria with a minimum of 70% overall OR
Pass Technical Certificate with a minimum of 50% overall (or 60% if studied at Kardan Institute of Higher Education)
Pass Licence (Bachelor degree) with a minimum of 60% overall **OR** Pass Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree from Kabul University with a minimum of 50% overall
Pass Baccalauria with a minimum of 60% overall
Pass Baccalauria with a minimum of 60% overall
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Pre-Masters (2 terms) | Business / Healthcare* – January, March, June, November – £12,385 Computing – January, March, June, November – £12,670 |
| Pre-Masters (1 term) | Business – March, June, September – £9,445 Healthcare* – June, September – £9,445 Creative Industries – June – £9,445 Computing – March, June, September – £10,075 |
| International Stage Two | Computing – January, September, November – £16,375 Business / Hospitality, Tourism, Festival and Event. – January, March, September, November – £15,955 |
| International Foundation | Nursing – January, September – £15,955 |
| International Stage One | Biosciences / Engineering – January, September, November – £17,425 Business / Mass Communications – January, September, November – £15,325 Computing / Digital Media – January, September, November – £15,645 |
| Stated fees are for the pathway only and do not include the tuition applicable for degree course continued at the university, for more information on progression degree fees please visit the university website directly. Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin fee of £220. | |
| *The Healthcare pathway includes two routes: IIM Healthcare, which progresses to the MSc Healthcare Management (January, April, and June intakes), and IIM Public Health, which progresses to the Master of Public Health (MPH) (September, January, April, and June intakes). | |
| International Stage One (Standalone) Business and International Stage One (Standalone) Computing have the same fees as International Stage One stated above. | |
Scholarships at Edinburgh Napier University
Up to £6,000 scholarship for 3-term pathways
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
Up to £3,500 scholarship for 1-term pathway
Up to £4,000 scholarship for 2-term pathway
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
£3,000 per year* for student who completed IS1 Business, Digital Media, Engineering, Computing and Mass Communications
*Available for all countries for all continuation degree options on the IS1 Business, Computing Digital Media, Engineering and Mass Communications programmes. Not available for the BA (Hons) Business Management programme
£3,000 per year* for student who completed IS2 Computing and Business
*Available for all countries for all continuation degree options on the IS2 Computing programme. Not available for BA (Hons) Business Management programme and BA (Hons) Business Management with Entrepreneurship.
£3,000 per year for student who completed IIM Arts and Creative Industries, Business, Computing and Healthcare
*Available for all countries for all continuation degree options on the IIM Arts and Creative Industries, Business, Computing and Healthcare programmes. Not available for the MSc International Business Management programme
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
