MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

The postgraduate International Tourism and Hospitality Management course from Robert Gordon University has been designed in collaboration with industry, the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) and offers you the opportunity to gain professional expertise as well as an industry tailored and highly relevant Master’s degree.

Faculty: Aberdeen Business School | Duration: 16 months full-time; 12 months full-time; 33 months part-time; 32 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: January; September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain a thorough understanding and awareness of contemporary tourism and hospitality issues and learn how to plan and develop strategies within both domestic and international contexts. Your transferable skills of communication, teamwork and decision-making will be established. You will continue to develop your specialist skills, in-depth knowledge and practical experience.

Career pathways

Worldwide expenditure on hospitality and tourism is set to increase over the next 10 years with "1 in 10 workers on the planet employed as a result of Travel & Tourism" by 2021 (World Travel and Tourism Council). Growth such as this creates many opportunities for those equipped with the relevant skills and knowledge.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject area. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. International Students International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University. ICRGU - INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,870 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 1 year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,030 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 1 year Source

Intake: January; September

Duration: 16 months full-time; 12 months full-time; 33 months part-time; 32 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/pgcert-pgdip-msc-international-tourism-and-hospitality-management#apply

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