Master of Science - International Tourism Management

As part of this course, you'll:

You'll have the option to spend a year working in industry. A placement year enables you to bolster your skills and experience, build your confidence and contacts and enhance your CV. You'll boost your employability; so, when you graduate, you're ready to start your dream career. Postgraduate tourism students have previously undertaken placements with large organisations such as Jet2.com, Jet2holidays and Marriot International, as well as smaller organisations like the Royal Armouries and Conscious Travel.

Get direct experience and expert insight through guest lectures from industry professionals, field trips and our close connections with tourism businesses. If you take advantage of a placement opportunity, you'll add valuable practical experience to your CV. You'll also have the chance to build your professional network.

Gain hands-on crisis management experience through immersive scenarios. Working in groups, you'll tackle real-world challenges: covering risk assessment, contingency planning and resilience building. You'll present your strategies to a panel of industry and academic experts, refining your decision-making and communication skills. This valuable experience will equip you to navigate crises confidently in the global tourism industry, making you a sought-after leader ready to manage uncertainty and drive innovation.

Our specialist teaching team includes research-active academics and experienced industry professionals. Our expertise covers destination management, crisis and risk management, responsible tourism, recovery marketing and much more.