University of Sunderland

MSc Tourism and Aviation Full-time

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Advance your career in tourism and hospitality with a globally respected MSc qualification. This postgraduate course takes a social science-based approach to tourism and aviation, while equipping you with the professional skills that employers demand. You'll explore contemporary issues and strategic management within tourism and aviation, developing a deep understanding of how global trends impact businesses and destinations.

Specialist modules, such as Aviation Management Studies, alongside your Tourism and Aviation Major Project, allow you to tailor your learning and build expertise in areas that align with your career ambitions. Throughout the course, you'll benefit from: Recent field trips have included destinations across the UK and internationally, from Dublin and Prague to Barcelona and New York, offering a valuable opportunity to explore tourism and aviation practices in different cultural and economic settings.

Key highlights

  • Social science-based approach to tourism and aviation
  • Explores contemporary issues and strategic management in tourism and aviation
  • Specialist modules including Aviation Management Studies
  • Tourism and Aviation Major Project tailored to career ambitions
  • Field trips have included Dublin, Prague, Barcelona and New York
  • Examines how global trends impact businesses and destinations

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary

    The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Airline Operations Manager
  • Airport Manager
  • Tourism Development Officer
  • Destination Marketing Manager
  • Travel and Tourism Consultant
  • Aviation Business Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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