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Study Details: 1 year full time/2 years part time
This MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management will prepare you to understand the workings of the global tourism and hospitality industries, manage tourism and hospitality operations, and lead sustainable and innovative initiatives.
It combines business and management studies, equipping you to help both tourism and hospitality businesses, as well as destinations, grow while adhering to responsible practices.
The skills you develop on this course will put you in prime position to help shape sustainable tourism and hospitality practices that will benefit communities and protect natural resources.
Through the blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, you'll have the chance to engage with real-life tourism or hospitality clients and the option to go on a study visit in Europe. Additionally, our flexible study model, condensed into a maximum of three days per week, supports part-time work alongside your studies.
You can also study this course as a 2 year full time option which includes a professional work placement in your second year. Take a look at our MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Professional Experience) to find out more.
Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete.
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Global tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries, contributing over 10% to global GDP and supporting 1 in 10 jobs worldwide (World Travel & Tourism Council, 2024). With the hospitality and tourism sectors rapidly evolving particularly in areas such as sustainable operations, digital guest experiences, and data-driven service management, the demand for skilled, globally-minded professionals continues to grow.
This creates exciting opportunities for graduates who are equipped to manage diverse teams, streamline sustainable operations, and deliver high-quality customer experiences in an international context.
Hospitality and tourism careers span multiple sectors including hotels and resorts, destination management, airlines, cruise lines, events, consultancy, and tourism boards in both the private and public sectors.
Roles you could progress into include:
You’ll also be well prepared to pursue further academic research or professional qualifications, or to start your own business with support from the University. After you graduate, our Careers and Employability Service offers dedicated help and advice for up to 5 years as you grow and shape your career.
Core modules in this year include:
Optional modules in this year include:
Note if you choose to study part-time, these modules will be studied over 2 years.
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