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International Hospitality & Tourism Management

MSc
Duration
1 year
Start
September 2025
Delivery
In-person

Our MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme enables you to gain deeper understanding of different cultures, working in a tourism and / or hospitality environment, in a country that may be different to your own.

Why study with us

  • We are affiliated to the Association of Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE)
  • We have extensive industry links across the service sector, both in the UK and overseas
  • An optional placement enables international students to gain deeper understanding of working in a tourism and / or hospitality environment, in a country that may be different to their own.
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My passion is in being in service to others, specifically in the hospitality and tourism industry as it can be applied into any field of work. I decided it would be great to continue the course at a master's level.
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What you'll do

  • An option to complete a work placement is open to students who successfully complete four taught modules and a research element.
  • You’ll be prepared for a career in tourism and/or hospitality, or a related occupation by developing professional and transferable skills. Students who successfully complete a Professional Work Placement in Tourism, Hospitality, Events, in addition to meeting the requirements of the award, will have the award “with Placement”.
  • The programmes offer an opportunity to develop your ability to undertake independent, critical and substantive research and investigation within the area of international hospitality and tourism.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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We have great links with a range of varied employers across the service sector, both within the UK and overseas. The School enjoys all the benefits of cross industry participation and employability support and guidance for students. In addition to this, we remain affiliated to the Association of Tourism in Higher Education – a tourism led body that both informs the curriculum and future developments across tourism education today.

Future Careers

You’ll be expected to secure your own preferred work placement with a suitable employer, with the support and guidance of the School and the Careers Services.

Academic expertise

Dr Dorota (Dot) Ujma
Course Leader
Dr Carley Sutton
Senior Lecturer
Dr David Jarratt
Senior Lecturer
Dr Sean Gammon
Reader in Leisure and Tourism Management

Entry requirements

  • Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent in a related field such as tourism or business
  • Non-standard applications will be considered on their merits and if they have relevant experience and can demonstrate a commitment to the study of tourism management or who have significant industrial background
  • For the Sandwich mode students are expected to secure their own preferred work placement with a suitable employer with the support and guidance of the School

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,000 per year
Sandwich year£2,500 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,000 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£16,900 per year
2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,450 per year
Sandwich year£2,625 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,050 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Business

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