MSc Hospitality Leadership at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

The increasingly professionalised and globalised nature of the hospitality industry means that employers are looking for management and leadership professionals with an academically informed understanding of these sectors as well as the critical skills needed to solve a range of management-related problems. Through a combination of academic rigour with practical engagement with innovative industry partners and applied research, our Masters in Hospitality Leadership will help equip you with the knowledge, strategic vision and competences to take a leading role in your chosen workplace.

Faculty: Hospitality | Duration: One Year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January and September 2027, April 2028 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Leadership Theories and Perspectives, Developing Hospitality Strategy, Global Challenges in the Hospitality Industry, Inclusion and Diversity in Hospitality Leadership, Leadership in Practice, The Hospitality Leader: The Future You, Hospitality Leadership Consultancy Project, Hospitality Leadership Consultancy Project (Continued).

Career pathways

The Hospitality Industry is currently short of talented and passionate leaders. If you aspire to become such a leader and have the desire to study hospitality leadership at a higher level, this programme will help you leave as a professional future leader and take the next step to an exciting and progressive career in Hospitality. Roles include Hotel Manager, Hospitality Operation Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Event Manager, Marketing Director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need to have a minimum of a 2.2 Bachelor degree (with Honours) in a Business, Hospitality or Events subject or equivalent overseas Bachelor’s degree recognised by BNU. Applicants without the above may be admitted if they have a minimum of three years relevant professional work experience. Relevant work experience includes at least a supervisory or junior management level position in the hospitality industry or professional work experience gained in another sector, but with a demonstrable link and/or connection to these sectors (e.g., museums and arts organisations, local authority leisure services) International students for whom English is a second language require an IELTS score of 6.5, with no area below 6.0 (or a recognised equivalent). If you have studied qualifications in another country, please check our requirements on the Your Country page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,420 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,280 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: January and September 2027, April 2028

Duration: One Year

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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