MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
Hatfield , United Kingdom
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,950
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-17
Medium of studying
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Event Management | Hospitality Management | Tourism Management
Area of study
Services
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,950
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-17 | - |
| 2025-09-17 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management program equips graduates with advanced skills and knowledge for decision-making in these industries. It offers a strong theoretical foundation, hands-on experience through industry interactions, and a flexible structure with full-time, part-time, and sandwich options. Graduates are prepared for careers in tourism, hospitality, event management, and related fields, with opportunities for international, national, or local focus.
Program Outline
MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
Degree Overview
About the course:
- Designed to equip graduates with enhanced skills and knowledge needed for decision-making within tourism, hospitality, and event industries.
- Underpinned by strong theoretical base across tourism, hospitality, and event management contexts.
- Offers hands-on approach through interactions with industry practitioners.
Objectives:
- Develop critical and research skills valuable for academia or work environments.
- Prepare graduates for careers in tourism, hospitality, event management, or government agencies with international, national, or local focus.
Duration:
- Full-time (1 year)
- Part-time (2 years)
- Sandwich (2 years)
Structure:
- Full-time and part-time offered in traditional academic year structure.
- Sandwich program includes 36 weeks of full-time work placement.
Outline
Core Modules:
- International Business Strategy
- Accounting and Finance in the Organisation
- Research Methods for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
- Contemporary Themes: Tourism/Hospitality/Event Management
- Preparation for the Workplace
- Work Placement Portfolio
- Marketing and Technology for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- People Management for the Tourism, Hospitality and Event Industries
- Crisis, Risk and Recovery for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Field Research
- Management Research Report
Sandwich Year:
- Students take a 36-week full-time work placement to gain practical experience.
- Placement opportunities need to be secured by end of April in the first year of study.
- Students must report on their work through a "Professional Work Placement" module.
- Completion of placement and "Work Placement Portfolio" module are required for the "Sandwich" award.
Assessment
- Variety of coursework methods, including presentations, reports, projects.
- Dissertation with supervisor support.
- Work placement experience and report contribute to assessment.
Teaching
- Facilitation through seminars, workshops, project work, web-based learning, lectures.
- Industry practitioners and consultants participate in teaching.
- Individual modules may have intensive workshop-based delivery.
Careers
- Prepares graduates for various career paths including:
- Event planning
- Hospitality management
- Tourism management
- Marketing
- Hotel customer relations
- Travel agents
- Airline staff
- Lecturers
- Entrepreneurs
- Careers in international hotel chains, independent hotels, event management companies, large travel companies, hospitality businesses, and airlines.
Other
- University Accreditations: Tourism Management Institute (TMI), Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), and the Association for Event Management Education (AEME).
- Sandwich Year: Provides valuable experience familiarizing students with day-to-day activities in the industry and developing initiative.
- Flexibility: Program options allow students to study full-time or part-time and explore work placement opportunities.
UK Students Full time £13545 for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 inclusive EU Students Full time £17950 for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 inclusive International Students Full time £17950 for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 inclusive
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About University
Hertfordshire International College
Overview:
Hertfordshire International College (HIC) is a pathway college dedicated to helping students achieve their career goals. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate pathway programs designed to prepare students for prestigious degrees at the University of Hertfordshire. HIC emphasizes a supportive and engaging student experience.
Services Offered:
HIC offers a variety of services to support students, including:
Pre-Sessional English:
A course to improve English language skills for international students.Undergraduate Pathway Programs:
Foundation and first-year level programs in various disciplines.Postgraduate Pathway Programs:
Pre-Master's programs to prepare students for postgraduate studies.Student Life and Campus Experience:
HIC provides a vibrant and diverse campus environment with modern facilities. Students can expect:
Campus Location:
Just 25 minutes from London.Modern Facilities:
Continuously invested in and updated.Supportive Environment:
A welcoming and supportive atmosphere for international students.Student Life Activities:
Opportunities to enhance the international student experience.Key Reasons to Study There:
University of Hertfordshire Affiliation:
Provides access to a reputable university with strong research capabilities.Research Excellence:
Ranked in the top 25% of UK universities for research impact.World-Leading Research:
78% of research considered 'world-leading'.Enterprise Zone Status:
One of only 20 universities with this designation.Top Rankings:
Ranked 1st in the UK for Paramedic Science.Academic Programs:
HIC offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Undergraduate:
Accounting and Finance, Animation, Film, Games and Creative Media, Architecture, Art, Design and Fashion, Biological Sciences, Psychology and Sport, Business and Economics, Computer Science, Cyber Security and Data Science, Education and Teaching, Engineering, AI and Robotics, English and Linguistics, Geography and Environment, Health, Nursing and Midwifery, Law and Criminology, Media, Journalism and Politics, Music Composition, Technology and Production, Physics, Astrophysics and Mathematics, Tourism and Event Management.Postgraduate:
Animation, Film and Creative Media, Art and Design, Business and Management, Education and Teaching, Finance and Investment Banking, Master of Business Administration, Music Composition, Technology and Production, Tourism and Event Management.Total programs
101
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
Standard Entry Requirements:
- An honours degree of at least a 2:2 classification or better from a UK university.
- Completion of a UK degree-equivalent professional qualification approved by the program leader.
- A Pre-Masters course recognized by the University.
- Successful completion of a postgraduate qualification from a UK university or its equivalent from a recognized overseas university.
- Holding of equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the program leader and admissions tutor.
Additional Entry Requirements:
- For international students whose first language is not English, evidence of English language proficiency is required. The required standard is:
- An overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 5.5 in each band.
- Or an equivalent score on a test recognized by the University of Hertfordshire.
- This requirement is waived if the student has:
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree at a university in the United Kingdom.
- Or completed another degree recognized as equivalent by the University of Hertfordshire.
For applicants with non-majority English speaking countries:
- You need proof of English language proficiency.
- The following qualifications and grades are considered:
- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)
- Other English language tests are accepted.
Institution code:
H36
School of study:
Hertfordshire Business School
Course length:
- 2 years for the full-time course
- 2 years for the part-time course
- 2 years for the sandwich course
Location:
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Language Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS:
Overall score of 6.5, with no less than 5.5 in each band.
- Completion of an equivalent degree recognized by the University of Hertfordshire.
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