The programme has been designed to provide a high quality management education for existing managers and those with an appropriate undergraduate education who wish to aspire to a career in the dynamic area of international hospitality and tourism management. The emphasis throughout this programme is on the development of professional and managerial skills. The research element of the MSc comprises a supervised dissertation on a relevant topic. Enhancement activities throughout the programme will include academic skills development, external speakers, industry visits and may also include a residential learning event.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Students require a good honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject related to tourism, hospitality, business or service sector management. It would normally be expected that this degree be awarded at the level of lower second class or above. Other graduates who can demonstrate a commitment to the study of hospitality and tourism management or who have significant industrial background will also be considered for entry.

Course Content

The tourism and hospitality industry has undergone growth in both private enterprise and international public sector management. The growing size and dominance of hospitality and tourism as a major employer around the world means that companies and organisations are continually seeking individuals with the knowledge and capabilities of managing various aspects throughout dynamic and progressive industry.

Therefore, the PGDip/MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management has been designed to meet such challenges and provide a curriculum to enhance the knowledge and skills of its students and ensure that they are able to cope with the variety of possible roles and responsibilities that follow. The programme has been organised to provide a high quality vocational, personal and intellectually challenging education for those wishing to enhance their knowledge, skills and appeal to an the international market. Furthermore, it is intended to cater for those with an appropriate undergraduate qualification who aspire to a career in the area of management and tourism.

Emphasis throughout the programme is therefore placed on developing a range of professional, managerial and transferable skills to be aligned with an extensive knowledge of management disciplines applicable to tourism today, This is a 12 month programme comprising three parts. The first two parts are the taught element and the final part is consists of research and writing the dissertation element.

For full-time students, the taught element is normally completed over a nine month period starting in October. Part-time students will normally attend on a one day a week basis and complete the taught element in two years.  Students who complete the taught element of the programme, in part or in its entirety, may graduate with either a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in International Hospitality and Tourism Management. Students wishing to complete the MSc award must complete the research element, which comprises of a dissertation. Full-time students will normally complete this in the three months that follow the taught element, whilst part-time students complete this during the course of an academic session.

Course at a Glance

Year 1

PG Diploma - 6 modules
Principles & Practice of Tourism, Hospitality & Events
Management Development
Tourism Management
Global Hospitality: Themes and Brands
Research Methods: Philosophy and Practice
Global Tourism: Policy and Practice OR
Tourism & Sustainability

MSc - 9 modules
Dissertation

Assessment:

Assessment includes reports, essays, presentations and seminar papers and for those completing the Master of Science Programme, a Dissertation.

Learning Environment:

Students will find the teaching and learning environment worthwhile and challenging.  The learning environment is organised to ensure that key concepts, theories, and where appropriate, practices relevant to management in the hospitality and tourism industry form a central role in teaching and learning.

Careers:

Upon completion of the MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management, graduates will be able to interface with a variety of service sector organisations within the private, commercial and public sectors.

Fees and Finance

The standard fee for this course will be: £6,000 per year

For further information including the availability of bursaries/scholarships or student financial support please view our Fees and Finance pages.