MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management

We are an Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence. We provide our students with access to industry professionals, networking and mentorship opportunities. On this course, we will cover some of the most important skills required in the tourism and hospitality industries. These have been identified by our network of industry partners, ensuring that the knowledge and skills you learn are current and desirable to employers. We’ll cover everything from current trends and developments within the industry, the impact of technology and creative innovation and how organisations such as airlines plan for the future.

While you will study a core curriculum in tourism and hospitality, you’ll also have the opportunity to tailor your course. Then, your research project will give you the opportunity to explore an industry topic in real depth, in an area that really interests you, to use your knowledge and research skills to produce a major, professional piece of work.

This course has multiple start dates (September and January). No matter which start date you choose, you will study all the same units and have the same opportunities and support as other students.

Peer support

We welcome students from a range of backgrounds on to this course. You’ll have the opportunity to mix with classmates from different cultures and undergraduate degree subjects, from business and marketing to music and languages. We also accept students who already have experience working in the industry, but are looking to gain extra knowledge and expertise to take the next step in their careers. This means that you’ll have the opportunity to learn from others’ experiences and shape your own career interests and ambitions throughout the course.

Internship route

As part of the course, you can choose to complete an internship year (36-48 weeks) after the taught part of the course ends. This will give you fantastic real-world experience in the UK or further afield. Our students have worked with organisations such as Manchester Airport, Hilton, Qantas and many more during their internships.

Rise with Manchester Met

Rise is a programme available to all students at Manchester Met giving you the opportunity to earn practice credits on your degree through employment-enhancing activities. During your studies you can collect points for the activities you engage in and if you engage in enough activity you could receive recognition on your degree transcript.

Postgraduate students can get involved in activities such as project work, workshops, volunteering and certifications. For example, you could gain certifications with the likes of Microsoft, Adobe and the Project Management Institute free of charge. Not only are these fantastic to have on your CV but they are also transferable to a wide range of careers.

All Rise activities are organised according to themes of Digital Capabilities, Self-Effectiveness, Sustainability, Internationalisation, Enterprise and Civics. Completing a number of activities within a certain theme will also earn you micro-accreditations in the form of Digital Badges.

To find out more about what Rise has to offer, visit their website.

You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent, in any subject. We might also consider your application if you have relevant management experience.

International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international

English Language Requirements

We require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.