Program Overview

Hospitality with Tourism Management MSc / PGDip

Overview

Our Hospitality with Tourism Management postgraduate course combines study of these sectors to open the doors to a variety of career paths, from hotel, resort and attractions management to meetings and events, tour operations and travel consultancy.

Why should I choose this course?

• SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – We offer two different study pathways and a range of optional modules, tailoring your learning to suit your previous background and career aims in the hospitality and tourism industries
• RESIDENTIAL VISIT – Travel abroad for a research trip* – past destinations have included Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Amsterdam, Rome and Palma (*subject to visa requirements)
• WORK PLACEMENT (MSc only) – Gain valuable experience before you graduate with an optional three-month or six-month placement on successful completion of the taught part of the course
• PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Develop strategic decision-making skills using industry simulation software and virtual reality technology
• AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)

Entry requirements

Academic

• MSc Hospitality with Tourism Management– A grade classification of 2:2 is required, or international equivalent
• PGDip Hospitality with Tourism Management– A grade classification of third-class is required, or international equivalent
• A subject-related UK or International honours degree from a recognised institution

Work-based

• We also consider applicants who are currently employed and wish to apply to University College Birmingham.
• To apply, you must have 5 years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.
• A reference detailing your roles and responsibilities from your line manager and a meeting with the programme team will usually be scheduled prior to a place being offered.

International students

• For academic and English entry requirements for EU and international students, please visit the Country Specific Information page.

Key information

Teaching and assessment

• Lectures, seminars and fieldwork will provide opportunities for you to explore concepts relevant to your study.
• You will also be analysing case studies as a way to understand the link between theory and sector practice.
• You will be assessed in a variety of ways to encourage you to develop a range of skills.
• These include essays and reports, investigative fieldwork, case study analysis, presentations and simulation using industry-specific software.

Timetable

• We understand that you need to balance study with work, so wherever possible your lessons will be timetabled into 2-3 days a week for full-time and one day a week for part-time study.

Tuition fees for home students

• If you are a home student enrolling on a postgraduate degree course at University College Birmingham in 2024/2025, the tuition fee for full-time study will be £9,350 per year.
• For part-time study, the fee will be £4,675 per year.

Tuition fees for international students

• If you are an international student (or have been fee assessed as an international fee payer) and enrolling on a full-time postgraduate degree course in 2024/2025, the fee for the academic year will be £15,000.
• If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year or £250 for a half-year placement.

Course breakdown

• PATHWAY A
• PATHWAY B

Modules

• Hospitality and Tourism Dynamics
• Strategic Hospitality Operations Management
• International Live Project Management
• Leading Across Cultures
• Strategic Financial Analysis
• Applied Masters Project (MSc only)
• Choose one optional module:
  • Event Strategy
  • Strategic Digital Marketing
  • Innovative Enterprise
  • Strategic Human Resource and People Development
  • Risk, Disruption and Future-proof Management
  • Performance Data Analysis
• Optional placement module (MSc only)
  • Postgraduate Work Placement

Career opportunities

• Conference centre manager
• Theme park manager
• Operations manager
• Tour manager
• Travel agency manager
• Hotel manager

Meet your lecturers

• Nicky Millard
• Kathryn Hayat
• Richard Behan
• Ros McAteer
• Sasa Bobic
• Ankur Ahuja
• Elisabeth Stratton
• Karla Keating-Nel
• Nancy Mpofu
• Yvonne Worrell

Accreditations, endorsements and partnerships

• University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.
• This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality.