University of Hertfordshire

MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

The MSc International Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management at the University of Hertfordshire is designed to give individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to make decisions in the international tourism, hospitality, and event management industries. It is primarily a full-time, one-year course and has a two-year option with professional practice and an advanced research project.

Accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the Association for Events Management Education (AEME), among others, this programme covers the core modules of each aspect (tourism, hospitality, and events management). These modules are taught by the university's expert teaching staff through a combination of lectures, case studies, practical workshops, seminars, and others.

For this course, assessments come in the form of coursework, including reports, projects, and presentations. Additionally, students must complete a Management Research Report supervised by a Management Research Report supervisor.

In addition, the MSc International Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management from the University of Hertfordshire offers students opportunities to interact with current industry practitioners and gain a hands-on approach.

Key highlights

  • University holds membership of the Tourism Management Institute and ABTA
  • Member of the Association for Event Management Education
  • Graduates employed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Expedia Group and TUI
  • Optional two-year route includes a placement or additional learning

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • GCSE: C — to include English Language

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000

  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750

  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Hotel customer relations manager
  • Travel agent
  • Airline staff
  • Event manager
  • Tourism manager

Career opportunities

The MSc International Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management from the University of Hertfordshire grants graduates a competitive edge in various roles in the industry. These roles include :

  • Hotel Manager  
  • Event Planner  
  • Tourism Manager  
  • Destination Manager  
  • Business Development Manager  
  • Sustainable Tourism Consultant

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) for an MSc in International Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management with Advanced Research at the University of Hertfordshire is £17,250 per year of study.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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