Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education
Postgraduate taught programme
MSc
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Become a future leader in tourism and hospitality with a programme that blends management, industry theory, operational skills and practical analysis. Gain the confidence, skills and tools for high‑level international management roles.About
MSc Tourism and Hospitality Management is designed for ambitious professionals seeking to advance their careers in the global tourism and hospitality industry.
With a strong managerial focus, this programme will furnish you with a combination of tourism and hospitality theory, operational skills and practical methods of analysis.
Take the opportunity to study the related areas of tourism and hospitality within a single programme to ensure you have the tools to become a confident and high executive-level manager in the international tourism and hospitality sector.
Exceptional global career outcomes
Graduates progress into management roles across hotels, airlines, tour operators, cruise lines, government tourism ministries and universities worldwide.
Research‑led teaching from industry experts
Learn from research‑active academics shaping contemporary tourism knowledge, from social impacts and crime to CSR, working conditions and heritage tourism.
Flexible study with real industry experience
Study part‑time while working and gain hands‑on experience through short internships, building transferable skills valued across sectors including finance and international trade.
Details
Programme overview
During your year of study you will explore subjects such as sustainable destination development and crisis management, experience design and digital marketing, trends and revenue management in hospitality, and leading, managing and developing people. You will also learn to assess your own self-development and develop your team leadership and presentation skills.
Our programme has developed close relationship with tourism and hospitality industry. You can access a range of industry engagement opportunities such consultancy projects for real businesses, guest sessions from industry practitioners, industry-led workshops and fieldwork visits to travel related exhibitions and destinations. Such opportunities help you develop critical insights into the industry.
A range of assessment methods, including essays, reports, case-studies and oral presentations, will be used to measure your performance academically and in relation to experiences in the workplace. Most importantly, MSc candidates will have the whole year to undertake a capstone project under supervision of a specific supervisor. You’ll also benefit from research method training workshops, to help you succeed in your capstone project.
The design of our postgraduate programmes focuses on four taught modules and a capstone project. We believe that simplicity in programme design provides you with a better learning experience. The dynamic and challenging nature of contemporary business does not isolate concepts into small packages – and neither do our programmes. This approach links concepts together as they are in the real world, and enables you to focus in on what really matters.
Core modules
PBS7000
Capstone Project
In this capstone project, you will synthesise and apply learning from the taught element of the programme to a project of your choosing. There is scope for you to undertake a broad range of project types, including consultancy, business analysis, business development or academic study.
THM7001
Trends and Revenue Management in Hospitality
As issues confronting hospitality managers are rapidly evolving, we are compelled to evaluate current trends and react to changes that have a direct impact on revenue management. In this module, you will examine problems and characteristics specific to the hospitality sector, scrutinise a range of relevant theories and evaluate service quality perspectives and digital trends, enabling you to apply the knowledge you gain to revenue management and decision-making processes.
THM7002
Sustainable Destination Development and Disaster and Crisis Management in Tourism and Hospitality
In this module, you will assess tourism planning and management issues in relation to sustainable destination management. You will gain a sound grasp of the theories, approaches, principles and methods of disaster and crisis planning, prevention, management and control within the context of the tourism and hospitality industry.
THM7003
Experience Design and Digital Marketing
Modern design approaches can be used to develop new and better touristic experiences. In this module, you will examine a broad range of insights and cases, focussing on how they enable the tourism industry to track and communicate with visitors in a more meaningful way and more effectively manage visitor experiences. As digital marketing has become crucial for brands and companies to attract customers and gain their trust, you will engage with this critical and far-reaching subject by evaluating the creation and implementation of integrated digital marketing plans.
HRL7006
Managing People and Finance
This module will provide an introduction to the complexities of leading, managing and developing people in the workplace. It is one of the core areas in the field of both Human Resource Management and Management, and through an exploration of both relevant theory and practice, it seeks to develop a critical understanding of the complexities and contested nature of leadership and management and the opportunities for leading and developing people, groups and organisations. Additionally, the module aims to provide knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance for managers.
Start in January or September
If you find that the more traditional September start isn’t ideal timing for you, then our January intake gives you the chance to commence your studies at an alternative time of year.
If choosing a January start for your postgraduate studies, you will be studying the same course content within the same timeframe as those starting in September. So, you can rest assured that you will have the same degree experience, but on your terms.
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.
Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest programme structure and may be subject to change:
Careers, industry and research
Plymouth is one of the best universities for tourism and hospitality management. I can definitely vouch for that because there are excellent professors, great interactive sessions, challenging projects, and also great facilities on campus.
From the UK to India to the United Arab Emirates, graduate Vinod has gone on to work as an assistant manager at the Atlantis, The Palm, in Dubai.
Excellent career prospects
Our graduates hold managerial positions in hotels, airlines, tour operators, the cruise industry, government tourism ministries and universities around the world. Transferable skills gained from us also allow our graduates to work in other sectors such as investment banks, and import and export businesses.
Our careers service
The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ has a dedicated careers service supporting you from the moment you start your degree, to three years after graduation.
Careers advice is embedded into your academic programme through workshops, events, placements, networks - working with the academic staff teaching on your course. We also offer materials, networks and resources online through our 24/7 portal, and a wide-range of activities, opportunities and support centrally in the careers service space within the Student Hub. We are here to help you to explore, connect and succeed.
Learn beyond the classroom
Take the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the tourism and hospitality industry through immersive field trips offered as part of the programme.
These experiences allow you to observe industry operations first‑hand, engage with professionals in real working environments, and apply classroom learning to real‑world contexts. Fieldwork also helps you develop practical insights into destination management, visitor behaviour and service delivery – strengthening both your academic knowledge and your professional readiness.
Research opportunities
Our research is driven by two broad, interconnected themes that reflect the diverse and evolving nature of tourism, events and place‑based studies.
Consequences of tourism and events
This theme explores how tourism and events shape societies, cultures and environments. Drawing on disciplines such as geography, anthropology, education, management, psychology and political science, our researchers investigate issues ranging from the social impacts of tourism and the relationship between tourism and crime to working conditions, corporate social responsibility, tourism education and heritage tourism.
Economic and social spatial analysis
This area examines how space and place influence economic and social processes. Understanding contemporary societal structures often requires a spatial perspective, and our work focuses on how geographical relationships shape economic behaviour, social dynamics and community development.
A home to cultivate business leaders
Our Fitzroy Building has been transformed, becoming the home of the Plymouth Business School, providing students with specialist facilities and social learning spaces.
Among these spaces for business, management, accounting, finance and marketing students, you'll find the Bloomberg Interactive Suite for tracking stock markets
The Cube – support for our student and graduate entrepreneurs, as well as a Maritime Suite and a Language Lab.
Meet our experts
Dr Jinhua Zhang
Lecturer in Tourism Management
Programme Lead
Professor Sheela Agarwal
Associate Head of School for Research and Innovation
Dr Cat Hine
Lecturer in Leadership and Business Management
Postgraduate student life
Postgraduate study at the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is about more than just getting a qualification — it’s a chance to explore your subject in greater depth, challenge yourself intellectually, and grow both personally and academically.
With a supportive learning environment and flexible study options — including part-time and January start dates — you can shape your studies around your personal and professional commitments. Our supportive teaching, and welcoming student community, means you’ll be part of an environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration and independent thinking. Whether you're continuing from undergraduate study or returning to education, Plymouth offers the space, resources and inspiration to help you thrive.
The University takes every single step to ensure that students are supported. There are continuous workshops on referencing, a writing café and peer-supported learning sessions. Furthermore, lecturers are generally aware and sensitive to transitioning to university therefore they are always offering support when needed.
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Your Plymouth community
At the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, you get the same access to support, sports, and societies as undergraduate students. That means everything available to undergraduates is open to you too, whether it’s joining a sports club, attending events, taking part in student societies, or accessing health and wellbeing services.
You’re a full member of the Plymouth community, and that comes with all the benefits. So take advantage of what’s on offer — get involved, stay connected, and make the most of your time here.
Enrich your studies with the Postgrad Society
The Postgrad Society welcomes all postgraduate students – whether full-time, part-time, taught or research-based – offering a supportive space to connect beyond academic pressures. Join a vibrant community where you can unwind, celebrate achievements and meet likeminded peers through a wide range of activities – from pub quizzes, movie nights and beach cleans to trips along the South West coastal path and the annual Postgraduate Christmas Ball.
Events are thoughtfully planned around key postgraduate milestones and often in collaboration with other societies, so you can try new things and make the most of your university experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for UK students starting in 2026-2027 academic year
Full-time study
£11,700 per year
£11,700 per year
Module fees for repeated or part-time study
£650 per 10 credits
£650 per 10 credits
Tuition fee price changes
Our fees are reviewed on an annual basis. Fees and the conditions that apply to them are the most up to date but are still subject to change in exceptional circumstances. More information about
Fees and costs of studying .
Tuition fees for full-time international students starting in 2026-2027 academic year
Full-time study
£19,500 per year
£19,500 per year
Tuition fee price changes
Our fees are reviewed on an annual basis. Fees and the conditions that apply to them are the most up to date but are still subject to change in exceptional circumstances. More information about
fees and costs of studying .
UK Government announcement on tuition fees
The UK Government has announced that a levy on tuition fee income in the region of 6% of an international student’s tuition fees may be introduced. If implemented, the University reserves the right to increase your tuition fees accordingly. The Government has made it clear that it has not officially decided on its stance and it is possible that the eventual levy amount or arrangements may differ from the initial proposal. Therefore, the University reserves the right to adjust tuition fees in accordance with the Government’s final position on this levy.
We understand that clarity around tuition fees is important when planning your studies. Therefore, please note that the tuition fee shown on this page may change as a result of the introduction of a levy. We advise you to monitor this page regularly to stay informed of any updates to your tuition fees.
Fund your studies
As a postgraduate at Plymouth, there are plenty of funding options available, including postgraduate masters loans, scholarships, bursaries and support funds.
Postgraduate Masters Loans (PGML)
You may be eligible to apply for a to help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate masters course.
Tuition fee discount for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ graduates
If you studied your undergraduate degree at Plymouth, you may be eligible for a fee discount if you complete your postgraduate studies here as well.
- 10% or 20% discount on tuition fees for home students
Supporting students with the cost of living
The cost of living in the UK has risen faster than household income, meaning that most people will have less to spend on essential goods and services. This is an ongoing situation that is likely to affect everyone in some way.
The University provides advice and guidance and has a range of services, facilities and offers to help students with rising everyday costs.
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Entry requirements
Students would normally be expected to have a second class honours degree or an equivalent award in any subject.
Please view the
country-specific pages for further information regarding the equivalency of your degree.
Extended entry requirements
- a suitable English language qualification. The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element).
English language requirements - evidence of qualifications (degree certificates or transcripts), to show that you meet, or expect to meet the entry requirements
- a personal statement of approximately 250-400 words about the reasons for your interest in the course and outlining the nature of previous and current related experience. You can write this into the online application form, or include it as a separate document
- your curriculum vitae or résumé, including details of relevant professional/voluntary experience, professional registration/s and visa status for overseas workers
- proof of sponsorship, if applicable.
Ready to apply?
After you apply
You will normally receive a decision on your application within four weeks of us receiving your application. You may be asked to provide additional information; two academic/professional references, confirming your suitability for the course; or to take part in an interview and you will be sent a decision by letter or email.
We aim to make the application procedure as simple and efficient as possible. Our Admissions and Course Enquiries team is on hand to offer help and can put you in touch with the appropriate faculty if you wish to discuss any programme in detail.
Duration
1 year
Course type
Full-time
Study location
Plymouth
Plymouth
Entry requirements
We welcome applicants with international qualifications and we accept a range of qualifications from across the globe.
Contact the Faculty International Team
If you are an international applicant interested in information and future support you can
register your interest in studying with us in 2026.
If you are an international applicant interested in information and future support you can
Bsa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ entry requirements for your country
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Extended entry requirements
- a suitable English language qualification. The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element).
English language requirements - evidence of qualifications (degree certificates or transcripts), with translations if not in English, to show that you meet, or expect to meet the entry requirements
- a personal statement of approximately 250-400 words about the reasons for your interest in the course and outlining the nature of previous and current related experience. You can write this into the online application form, or include it as a separate document
- your curriculum vitae or résumé, including details of relevant professional/voluntary experience, professional registration/s and visa status for overseas workers
- proof of sponsorship, if applicable.
Ready to apply?
As an international student, you can apply for this course directly through the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ or
through an agent in your country.
Need support with your application?
- Personal statement guidance
- Student visa support
- Travel and arrival information
- and more
After you apply
You will normally receive a decision on your application within four weeks of us receiving your application. You may be asked to provide additional information; two academic/professional references, confirming your suitability for the course; or to take part in an interview (which in the case of overseas students may be by telephone or video conference) and you will be sent a decision by letter or email.
We aim to make the application procedure as simple and efficient as possible. Our Admissions and Course Enquiries team is on hand to offer help and can put you in touch with the appropriate faculty if you wish to discuss any programme in detail.
Duration
1 year
Course type
Full-time
Study location
Plymouth
Plymouth
Other routes to this course
The offers foundation, first-year and pre-masters programmes that lead to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ degrees. Courses are specially designed for EU and international students who are missing the grades for direct entry to the University, and include full duration visa sponsorship. You can start in January, May or September, benefitting from small class sizes, top-quality tuition and 24/7 student support.
Find out more at plymouth.ac.uk/upic or contact our team at info@upic.plymouth.ac.uk
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