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Fast-track your career in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Progress rapidly in one of the world’s largest industries. Qualify for senior roles with significant responsibility.
An MSc is an internationally respected qualification. In one year, you'll develop the skills and knowledge to advance rapidly in tourism and hospitality management.
This master's course takes a social science approach to tourism and hospitality and combines it with practical skills for the workplace. You’ll complete theoretical modules ‘Tourism Concepts and Issues’ and ‘Critical Theories and Methods for Tourism, Hospitality and Events’, and in the final phase of the course, you’ll complete a major project personal to your interests and career aspirations.
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You’ll be taught by passionate academics who produce world-leading research. A typical week for you will include lectures, seminars, study visits, and group work. These are supported by a range of guest speakers from diverse academic and industry backgrounds.
Compared to an undergraduate course, you'll find that this master's degree requires a higher level of independent working.
Your progress will be assessed by essays, presentations, portfolios of evidence, and a dissertation.
Part-time students can expect around three hours of contact time a week.
Interested in getting into the tourism and hospitality industry? Studying at the University of Sunderland will allow you to see the world, learn from key industry figures and get the real-life experience you need, along with much more.
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Our typical offer is:
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| a Canadian bachelor's degree | GPA 2.40 |
| a USA bachelor's degree | GPA 2.5 |
If you already hold a postgraduate qualification, please see our Applying for additional postgraduate degrees Help and Advice article.
If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
We require you to hold at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.
If you feel you already know some of the topics covered in this course, either due to previous learning or from experience of work, then you may not need to study all of the course. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is the name given to the process of gaining credit towards a qualification because of something you've learned in the past. If you're eligible for APL, you won't have to learn the same topic again, so you can be exempt from a module, set of modules, or year of a course. If you think you may be eligible for APL, please contact the course leader.
If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.
2025/26 fees:
Please note that part-time courses are not available to international students who require a student visa to study in the UK.
If you're unsure whether you qualify as a UK, EU, or international student, find out more in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
An MSc is a challenging qualification which requires significant dedication. Employers recognise its worth, and the value that an MSc-qualified graduate can bring to their organisation. This master's course equips you with the skills and understanding to progress rapidly in tourism and hospitality management, and potential employment opportunities include hotel and resort management, attractions and museums, destination marketing agencies, tourism companies, restaurant and bar management, and catering management.