Program Overview

MSc International Tourism and Aviation Management

Course summary

This course is designed to provide you with the theoretical background, skills and experiences necessary to become a successful leader within the tourism and aviation industry.

How you learn

You will learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, industry lectures, site visits, face-to-face experiences, and airline and aviation operations management simulation.

Modules

Compulsory modules

• Commercial Operations In Tourism And Aviation (30 credits)
• Responsible Tourism And Aviation (30 credits)
• Safety, Security And Crisis Management (30 credits)
• Sustainable Business Strategy (30 credits)

Elective modules

• Consultancy (60 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career as an international tour operator, airline operator, airport operator, transport operator, destination manager, hotel manager, tourist manager, government employee, or tourism and aviation consultant.

Where will I study?

You will study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Entry requirements

• Normally an honours degree (2:2 or above) or a recognised equivalent qualification.
• We will consider enquiries from those who have substantial management experience but do not have the normal entry requirements.
• If English is not the student's first language, the student will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill element or IELTS 6.5 for the Work Experience route.

Fees and funding

• Home students: £10,940 for the course.
• International students: £18,600 for the course.
• Postgraduate student loans: up to £12,858 is available in 2025/26 for home students on most masters courses.
• Additional course costs: the links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses.