Course summary
Imagine a career where 2 days are never the same. Where you’ll meet new people, travel to new places and maybe even learn new languages. On our International Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management MSc, you’ll do exactly that. If you want to work in hospitality, events or tourism, but aren't sure which area, this course is for you. It doesn’t matter if you don't have experience – we’ll teach you everything you need to know to stand out. Helping you secure the job you want is really important to us. You’ll get hands-on experience through live projects and field trips, and help finding a one year paid placement. Past placement organisations include Marriott and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Thanks to our unique Bacchus Mentoring programme, you’ll receive support from a senior professional working in the hospitality, tourism or events industry who can help you navigate your career path. We’ll also introduce you to other professionals, employers, and alumni. All of this will help you grow your network and build connections.
Modules
Compulsory modules Global Visitor Economy Digital Marketing and Consumer Experience Hospitality Operations Management Strategic Financial Management Research Methods in Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management Mentoring and Leadership Development Optional modules Dark Tourism Professional development (compulsory for those on sandwich mode) Tourism Digital Distribution Strategies Global Events and Society Planning and Delivering the Sustainable Event Revenue Management Tourism Innovation and Entrepreneurship Optional modules Sandwich mode / Placement If you decide to take the sandwich mode your year of full-time taught study will be followed by one year of full-time, supervised work experience. The time on supervised work experience is paid and spent with a suitable international hospitality and tourism employer. You carry out an assessed project for the company as part of your academic studies on the placement. You will be fully supported in finding a placement. Compulsory modules - choose one of: Dissertation This is an opportunity for you to investigate a topic in depth from multiple perspectives, working independently and supervised by a specialist tutor. You choose the hospitality, events or tourism management topic which you wish to study. Writing the dissertation, will develop your ability to critically review literature, identify the gaps in current knowledge and practise relevant research skills to facilitate data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation. Client Project You have the opportunity to link theory to practice by analysing a real organisational issue. Having identified a project (with the approval of both the client company and the Module Leader) you investigate a particular issue, one that can be supported through the relevant literature and by conducting primary research with the client. This module is not an internship but can be taken in conjunction with an internship you have identified and are participating in. The 'issue' in question may be a current management problem for the client organisation or related to future strategic choices. The Client Project provides you with a significant learning and personal development experience.
Assessment method
You will be assessed on individual coursework and your dissertation. As well as an examination for the strategic financial management module.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language you will need to satisfy the university's English language requirements: minimum 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking) if you have completed your undergraduate degree in the UK (at least one full year of study) you will automatically meet our English language requirements Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Normally a minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in any subject. Entry will be subject to two satisfactory references (one of these must be an academic reference). Please note that although useful, prior work experience in the hospitality and tourism industry is not a requirement for this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11150 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11150 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11150 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11150 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17150 | Year 1 |
| International | £17150 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The full-time fees quoted are for the taught Year 1. Fees will be charged for the placement year in Year 2.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP