International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Professional Experience) MSc, with work placement

University of Portsmouth

United Kingdom, Portsmouth

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University of Portsmouth

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

London

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,900 / year(s)

Next Intake January-2026

International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Professional Experience) MSc, with work placement

About

The MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Professional Experience) is designed to develop your understanding of how the global tourism and hospitality sectors operate. It will equip you to effectively manage hospitality and tourism services, while fostering sustainable and forward-thinking approaches.

Blending business and management principles, the course prepares you to support the growth of tourism enterprises and destinations in ways that are both innovative and ethically responsible.

With its integration of theory and practical application, the course offers opportunities to work on real-world projects with industry clients and the possibility of a study trip to a European destination. The flexible timetable is typically condensed into three days per week, making it easier to combine your studies with part-time employment.

In addition to your academic learning, you'll undertake a professional placement in your second year to gain practical, hands-on experience within the industry. This valuable combination provides you with the insight, confidence and applied skills needed to contribute meaningfully to more sustainable tourism and hospitality practices that support communities and safeguard natural environments.

If you'd prefer not to do an additional placement year as part of your studies, you could apply for our MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management instead.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Eligibility

This course accepts UK, EU, and International students.

January 2026 start

A 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or a masters degree in any subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.

Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. Learn more about our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.

To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if:

you have a UK degree
you have a degree from a majority English speaking country (not taught by Distance Learning)
you are a national of a majority English speaking country

Degrees taught solely in English from non-majority English speaking countries will be considered on a case by case basis. Find out more about our English language requirements.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

September 2026 / January 2027 start

A 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or a masters degree in any subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.

If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.

To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if:

you have a UK degree
you have a degree from a majority English speaking country (not taught by Distance Learning)
you are a national of a majority English speaking country

Degrees taught solely in English from non-majority English speaking countries will be considered on a case by case basis. Find out more about our English language requirements.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.