PhD Tourism and Hospitality
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
The tourism and hospitality department offers a supportive research environment that provides opportunities for candidates to succeed in their chosen research area. Supervised by scholars renowned in their fields, you will explore contemporary tourism, hospitality and events issues arising from the latest developments in the sector’s research and industry practice. The successful completion of a PhD in Tourism or Hospitality will prepare you well for the a career in academia or industry.
Key highlights
- Supervision by scholars renowned in tourism and hospitality research
- Explore contemporary tourism, hospitality and events issues
- Research informed by latest sector developments and industry practice
- Supportive research environment for your chosen research area
- Prepares graduates for careers in academia or industry
Entry requirements
- Master's degree: Merit — Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of s…
- Degree: 2:1 — to include area; or above
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in tourism and hospitality
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Tourism policy adviser
- Hospitality industry consultant
- Destination management strategist
Cost of study
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Admission
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