MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Professional Experience) The MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (UK) is an employability-focused postgraduate degree designed for UK, EU and international students seeking a global career in the hospitality and tourism industry. The course combines advanced business and management theory with practical, real-world learning, preparing graduates for leadership roles across international hospitality, tourism and destination management sectors.

Duration: 1 year full-time (September start); 15 months full-time (January start); 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Applied Consulting For Hospitality And Tourism; Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management; Responsible Financial Management; Strategic Development and Experience Management for Hospitality and Tourism; Strategic Risk and Leadership; Dissertation; International Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management; Research Methods for Marketing; Strategic Leadership; Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or a masters degree in any subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £11,200 Source

International applicants: GBP 18,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £18,600 Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time (September start); 15 months full-time (January start); 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-international-hospitality-and-tourism-management

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