MA International Tourism and Hospitality Management
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 18,150 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time international| home £12,875 per year; part-time international £3,025 per 30 credits | home £2,142 per 30 credits
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Introduction
Explore the world of tourism and hospitality with our MA in International Tourism and Hospitality Management, which is designed with insights from leading hospitality and tourism businesses.
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, tourism accounted for 10% of global GDP in 2017, with more than 313 million people working in the industry. This Master's in International Tourism and Hospitality Management has been developed to meet the growing demand for professionals in the sector.
You'll learn in detail about strategic management, marketing, sales management, entrepreneurship, financial planning, human resource management, governance, and policy. By developing a strategic and managerial perspective of tourism and hospitality, you'll be well-suited to future roles as a manager, policymaker, or consultant.
The course will develop your skills in tourism and hospitality management, enabling you to set up and manage your own tourism and hospitality business. It's ranked second in London for graduate prospects by the Complete University Guide.
What you should know about this course
- 1st in London overall for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism programs (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2023)
- 1st in London for Graduate Prospects for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism programs (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2023)
- 1st in London for Student Satisfaction for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation, and Tourism programs (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2023)
- 1st in London overall for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism programs (The Guardian 2022)
- Study International Tourism and Hospitality Management and earn up to £28,000 upon graduation, based on our average graduate earnings (HESA 2020)
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Curriculum
Full time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (15 credits)
- Tourism and Hospitality Operations (15 credits)
- Tourism, Hospitality and Society (15 credits)
- Strategy and Human Resource Management for Tourism and Hospitality (15 credits)
- Tourism Policy and Governance (15 credits)
- Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship
- Current Themes in Hospitality and Tourism (15 credits)
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Business)
- Strategic Financial Planning (15 credits)
- Marketing and Sales Management for Tourism and Hospitality (15 credits)
- Research Methods (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 1 module from this list of options.
- Dissertation (45 credits)
- Internship and Consultancy Project (45 credits)
Part-time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (15 credits)
- Tourism and Hospitality Operations (15 credits)
- Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship
- Current Themes in Hospitality and Tourism (15 credits)
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Business)
- Marketing and Sales Management for Tourism and Hospitality (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Tourism, Hospitality and Society (15 credits)
- Strategy and Human Resource Management for Tourism and Hospitality (15 credits)
- Tourism Policy and Governance (15 credits)
- Strategic Financial Planning (15 credits)
- Research Methods (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 1 module from this list of options.
- Dissertation (45 credits)
- Internship and Consultancy Project (45 credits)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Will I have a work placement?
Students are offered an optional placement with a tourism or hospitality business as part of the Internship and Consultancy Project module. You arrange the placement in an organization of your choice. The university's placement department and the program team will assist you in finding suitable organizations for placement.
How long is my placement?
The duration of the placement will be four to six weeks.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Careers in all aspects of the international tourism and hospitality industry are open to you, including leadership and managerial roles, business start-ups and consultancy.
Graduates go on to roles in major tourism and hospitality businesses, large hotel companies, government tourism agencies, major online and high street travel and tour agencies, international tourism organisations, tour operators, airlines, marketing, and cultural, heritage, festival and other specialist tourism operations.
Do you provide employability services?
Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential and offer support for two years after graduation. Services include:
- CV, cover letter, and application tips
- Interviews support
- Careers fairs
- Mentoring.