Program Overview

International Tourism and Hospitality Management MSc

Overview

The International Tourism and Hospitality Management MSc course is designed to bridge theoretical foundations with practical insights, preparing graduates to lead, innovate, and excel in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Study Options

• Full-Time, Part-Time (MSc) at Queen’s Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Project/Placement Year (MSc) at Queen’s Park, Chester

Level

• Postgraduate

UCAS Code

• N/A

Start Date

• May 2025, Oct 2025, Feb 2026, May 2026, Oct 2026

Duration

• 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Location

• Queen’s Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £8,775 for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £15,000 (2025/26)

Optional 2-Year Master's To Suit Your Needs

The course is available as a one-year master degree course, or as a Two-Year Master's Course with a Professional Placement or Project.

Course Summary

The tourism and hospitality industry is fast-growing and is one of the largest sectors in the world, employing tens of millions globally, and worth $7.7 trillion annually. Our International Tourism and Hospitality Management course bridges theoretical foundations with practical insights, preparing graduates to lead, innovate, and excel in this industry.

What You'll Study

• Modules:
  • Marketing Research Methods
  • Customer Experiences in Tourism & Hospitality
  • Smart Tourism & Digital Transformation
  • Tourism & Hospitality Operations Management
  • International Marketing Strategy
  • Advanced Professional Practice
  • Professional Placement
  • Professional Project

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr Emmy Yeung, Senior Lecturer
• Dr Tim Brown, Head of Division
• Colin Potts, Programme Leader International Tourism Management
• Professor Morven Mceachern, Professor
• Dr Gozde Turktarhan, Programme Leader International Fashion and Retail Marketing MSc
• Stuart Paul, Programme Leader for MSc Marketing Management
• Sue Ollerhead, Senior Lecturer

How You'll Learn

• Regular, scheduled in-person sessions - lectures, presentations
• Written assignments, presentations, as well as completion of a research report
• This course is designed around in-person study
• There may be some online learning activities

Beyond the Classroom

• In this course, you will be able to spend time out on professional practice where you’ll apply what you have learnt to real scenarios in the workplace, giving you genuine experience and insight that will prepare you for your future career.

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: Applicants will normally be expected to hold a degree with a minimum 2:2 honours, or equivalent.
• International/EU Students: Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study.

Where You'll Study

• Queen's Park, Chester
• Home of Chester Business School
• A corporate learning hub
• Get supported
• Modern learning, historic city
• Close to the city
• Get connected

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £8,775 for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £15,000 (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees.
• Bursaries: The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects: Your experience will open opportunities for a career in tourism and hospitality, including managerial position and operational roles in different parts of the world.
• Careers Service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences.