PhD Tourism, Hospitality and Events at University of Brighton

Since the 1990s, the University of Brighton has taken a pioneering role in the academic study of tourism, tourism management, events and hospitality and welcomes students undertaking PhD research across all aspects of tourism, hospitality and events management The university is an affiliate member of the UN World Tourism Organisation. Our academics are well-known internationally for their critical perspective on the sector, their industry experience and their emphasis on critical thinking, public-facing, interventionist social science.

Faculty: Brighton Doctoral College  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The independent research programme is balanced and enhanced with a range of support from our academic community. You and your fellow postgraduate researchers will have the opportunity to attend and present at regular seminar sessions with guests from across the world of business management research. The PhD programme will give you the opportunity to build research skills as well as developing transferable skills essential for modern business environments.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates have progressed into jobs in academia, becoming lecturers or postdoctoral researchers, while others work in commercial consultancy, international development or international travel, tourism, hospitality and events operations.

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