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MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

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Masters Degree Description

This course combines specialist knowledge with the context of tourism in the global economy and provides a range of contemporary options taught by staff with recent practical experience in the industry. You will gain direct experience of the sector through the practicum module and enterprise module.

The module content is directly influenced by contemporary industry trends meaning that you will always be learning the most up-to-date theories and methods. You will be able to take a variety of optional modules from digital marketing to tourism and development and entrepreneurship in tourism

The programme also has a strong focus on employability which includes developing communication skills, independent thinking and the ability to problem solve and innovate. Upon graduation you will be able to explore a wide range of interesting specialist career areas such as place marketing or destination management as well as event management. You will also have the skills to choose a career around the globe.

This course is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), giving you valuable opportunities to network with industry experts, work on real-world projects, and develop the practical skills that will set you apart in your future career.

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from graduates with a 2:2 honours degree or above in an appropriate subject, or an equivalent qualification

We also consider candidates with a minimum of three years' relevant work experience. In exceptional cases, applicants without a first degree might be considered based on professional qualifications or work.

Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

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Student Destinations

Hospitality and events span a range of jobs that are much more than managing hotels and events delivery. Destinations require management, while there is a huge range of jobs in place marketing and the marketing of individual attractions together with a greater variety of techniques and means of marketing. Discussion of the third sector and public sector institutions and organisations in sustainability and tourism open other areas of employment that covers land use planning, managing partnerships and developing policy in all sorts of areas from training and environmental management to infrastructure and transport planning. Within the key institutions of hospitality there are many other jobs such as human resource or supply chain management.

Module Details

Capstone Research Project (60 credits) - Compulsory
Critical Perspectives in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (30 credits) - Compulsory
Leadership and Professional Practice for Tourism and Hospitality (30 credits) - Compulsory
Venture Creation and Corporate Innovation (30 credits) - Compulsory
Visitor Attractions and Events Management (15 credits) - Compulsory
Culture and Creativity in Tourism (15 credits) - Optional
Emerging Trends and Sustainable Experiences in Tourism (15 credits) - Optional
For students enrolled on MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with Professional Experience (24 months)
Preparing for the Professional Placement* (0 credits) - Compulsory

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