Course summary
Advance your career in tourism and hospitality with a globally respected MSc qualification. This postgraduate course takes a social science-based approach to tourism and aviation, while equipping you with the professional skills that employers demand.
You'll explore contemporary issues and strategic management within tourism and aviation, developing a deep understanding of how global trends impact businesses and destinations. Specialist modules, such as Aviation Management Studies, alongside your Tourism and Aviation Major Project, allow you to tailor your learning and build expertise in areas that align with your career ambitions.
Throughout the course, you'll benefit from:
- Guest lectures from leading academics and industry professionals
- Field trips and company visits that bring theory to life in real-world contexts
- Opportunities to engage with global perspectives, through both your studies and travel experiences.
Recent field trips have included destinations across the UK and internationally, from Dublin and Prague to Barcelona and New York, offering a valuable opportunity to explore tourism and aviation practices in different cultural and economic settings.
The MSc Tourism and Aviation is a demanding yet rewarding qualification, recognised by employers around the world as a mark of dedication, critical thinking, and advanced knowledge. You'll graduate ready to step into high-level roles within airports, airlines, tourism boards, hospitality brands, cultural institutions, and travel companies. Whether you're looking to move up in your current role or pivot into a new area of the industry, this course will help you take that next step with confidence.
