University of Sunderland

Tourism and Hospitality

* Exceptions may apply.  Please see Fees and Finance for further information.

Introduction

The MSc Tourism and Hospitality programme has been designed to facilitate a combination of real-world experience and critical reflection through work placements, fieldwork and classroom-based activities.

The programme applies a social scientific approach to both tourism and hospitality studies through a focus on the contexts of globalisation, commercialisation and consumption.

A particular strength of the programme is the consideration of the linkages between the travel, tourism and hospitality industries in relation to organisation and management, as well as in providing satisfactory experiences to consumers.

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Course Content

Stage 1
Postgraduate Certificate (PgC)

• International Tourism Development
• Hospitality Management Studies

Stage 2
Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
As for certificate plus:

• Critical Tourism Theory and Methods and one of
• Hospitality Work-Based Learning Module
• Cultural Tourism Fieldwork or
• Independent Study

Stage 3
Masters (MSc)
As for diploma plus:

• Tourism and Hospitality Major Project

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Entry Requirements

A good first degree, or equivalent experience.

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Fees and Finance

The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.

Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.

For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.

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Teaching and Assessment

Teaching includes a range of lectures, seminars, tutorials, work-based learning and fieldwork.

Assessment methods include essays, project reports, portfolios, presentations and an examination.

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Work Experience

Optional one semester placement.

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Career Opportunities

Past students from our tourism programmes have gone on to a range of management careers including in attractions, museums and destination marketing.

You may also choose to set up a tourist or hospitality business or go on to research and lecturing.

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Supplemental Information

This programme is available both full-time and part-time, and is suitable for graduates in tourism, hospitality, business or social science disciplines as well as industry professionals looking to enhance their qualifications.

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Facilities

*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.

Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.

CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.

Further information is available from:

http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.

If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.

Please visit:

http://www.student-software.co.uk/

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