Typical entry requirements:
An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a hospitality, tourism or business discipline.
Entry with Advanced Standing: Applicants holding a Level 7 Executive Diploma in International Hospitality and Tourism Management from the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to be exempt from 120 credits of taught modules. To ensure that applicants are suited to the course, applicants may be invited to an online interview. Accepted applicants will be required to complete and pass the 60-credit Dissertation module to be eligible for the award of International Hospitality and Tourism Management MSc with Advanced Standing.
If you have questions about your eligibility for advanced standing or applying for Recognition of Prior Learning, contact our UK Admissions team .
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An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a hospitality, tourism or business discipline.
Entry with Advanced Standing: Applicants holding a Level 7 Executive Diploma in International Hospitality and Tourism Management from the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to be exempt from 120 credits of taught modules. To ensure that applicants are suited to the course, applicants may be invited to an online interview. Accepted applicants will be required to complete and pass the 60-credit Dissertation module to be eligible for the award of International Hospitality and Tourism Management MSc with Advanced Standing.
If you have questions about your eligibility for advanced standing or applying for Recognition of Prior Learning, contact our UK Admissions team .
IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.
This course is designed to help you:
If you hold eligible professional qualifications, you may be able to receive credit towards the International Hospitality and Tourism Management MSc with Advanced Standing. This can reduce the amount of study required to complete the course, subject to the qualifications held and the university's recognition of prior learning requirements. See the entry requirements below for eligible qualifications and further details.
The module Corporate Strategy meets the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. Students who successfully pass this module will be eligible to gain the award as an additional qualification at no additional cost.
This course is accredited 1 by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) up to and including the March 2027 intakes. You will be eligible for free student membership of the IoH for the duration of your studies. IoH student membership currently provides benefits such as access to the institute’s online library, access to a mock interview platform and career advice, entry to events, webinars and discounts, and access to a mentor scheme.
After you graduate, you will be eligible to apply for the Associate (AIH) grade of membership, and following assessment, the Member (MIH) grade. Additional application requirements, training, experience and fees apply.
IOH sets requirements, which are subject to change. Check the IoH website for full details and the most up-to-date information.
This International Hospitality and Tourism Management MSc course is recognised 1 by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) under the TMI Higher Education Recognition Scheme for intakes up to and including September 2029. This recognition confirms that the course meets TMI’s set of criteria, benchmarks and standards aligned with the needs of the broader tourism sector.
Please visit the TMI website for up-to-date information.
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