Studying for your masters in Tourism and Hospitality will help you reach your goal of working in this fast-paced and exciting industry. As a graduate with us, you'll have the knowledge and expertise needed for senior roles in a large range of global companies.
Register your interestAn MSc is an internationally respected qualification. In one year, you'll develop the skills and knowledge to advance rapidly in tourism and hospitality management.
This master's course takes a social science approach to tourism and hospitality and combines it with practical skills for the workplace. You’ll complete theoretical modules ‘Tourism Concepts and Issues’ and ‘Critical Theories and Methods for Tourism, Hospitality and Events’, and in the final phase of the course, you’ll complete a major project personal to your interests and career aspirations.
For more information read the programme specification.
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You’ll be taught by passionate academics who produce world-leading research. A typical week for you will include lectures, seminars, study visits, and group work. These are supported by a range of guest speakers from diverse academic and industry backgrounds.
Compared to an undergraduate course, you'll find that this master's degree requires a higher level of independent working.
Your progress will be assessed by essays, presentations, portfolios of evidence, and a dissertation.
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To study this course you need:
You must meet the minimum English Language Requirements to join the course.
APL is the term used when you get credit towards your course for something you learned in the past. It means you might not need to study all of the course including a module or number of modules.
This can come from:
If you think you could get APL, contact our Admissions team.
The annual fee for this course is:
For the 2024/25 academic year, even though you are classified as an International Student, EU nationals receive a £6,000 scholarship, which reduces the fees from £16,500 to £10,500. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter.
Please note: fees may change in the next academic year.
Find out more about paying tuition fees, methods of payment, or read about the scholarships and discounts that might be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
An MSc in Tourism and Hospitality needs a lot of hard work and dedication, which employers know. When it comes to applying for jobs, you're skills and experience will be recognised for what they can bring to any organisation.
You'll be able to work in management roles across the sector, including in museums, destination marketing agencies, tourism companies, restaurant and bar management and catering.
Hotel Managers have typical starting salaries of £47,000 (according to Glassdoor). Our graduates have gone on to work for companies like Academy for Educational Development, Citadines Hotel Islington Square and others.
Studying the course has made me feel more secure in my ability to reach my goals.
Of course I had worries. But the staff answered all my concerns and were so supportive and friendly.
The modules are so empowering, I’ve honestly learned so much.
I finished my undergraduate degree and couldn’t resist applying for the masters programme.
I wanted to learn from experts who are as excited about the tourism industry as I am.
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