MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with Placement Year

We are preparing graduates for successful careers in the hospitality, recreation or tourism industries or in an associated government agency with an international, national or local focus. Graduates from the programme are employed by international hotel chains (Four Seasons Hotel, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, The Ritz Carlton, Starwood Hotel Group) in China, India Macau, Thailand and Great Britain, as well as working for independent hotels and Event Management companies in Great Britain. Other careers pursued by our Graduates include Recruitment Agents, Lecturers and entrepreneurs (travel company, import and export trading company).

The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

An honours degree of at least 2:2 classification or better from a UK University; or
The equivalent of the above from a recognised University overseas; or
A degree-equivalent professional qualification approved by the Programme Leader; or
A Pre-Masters Course recognised by the University;
A postgraduate qualification from a UK university or its equivalent from a recognised overseas university, or
Equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor.

Professional Accreditations
The University is member of the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and the Association for Event Management Education (AEME).

Why choose this course?
The course offers you comprehensive knowledge of the Tourism, Hospitality and Event industries.
It is delivered by a very successful and internationally renowned team of experts, both in terms of their managerial experience and academic knowledge.
It offers a balance of practical input and academic knowledge to support graduates in their future careers within these industries.
It provides opportunities to interact with current industry practitioners.
It presents flexibility to study full time, part time and it offers the possibility to undertake a work placement.