Hospitality with Tourism Management

University College Birmingham
Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 1 Year Hospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents management

About this course

International hospitality is a challenging and dynamic industry offering a wide range of exciting employment opportunities. Our Hospitality with Tourism Management postgraduate course combines study of these sectors to open the doors to a variety of career paths, from hotel, resort and attractions management to meetings and events, tour operations and travel consultancy.

Our hospitality and tourism course offers two different study pathways to suit your previous qualifications and experience. If you are new to these industries and do not already have related qualifications, Pathway A will introduce you to managing the operational aspects of hospitality while incorporating the study of related tourism and events environments.

Alternatively, if you already have an undergraduate degree in hospitality or tourism management, Pathway B will focus on teaching you long-term strategic development of hospitality operations and equip you to engage in continuing development using a broad range of skills.

In addition, you will have the chance to travel to a European destination for a residential study trip, with the essential costs covered by University College Birmingham. On our hospitality and tourism master’s course, there is also the option of taking on a placement for three to six months, boosting your experience to help you get your foot in the door of tourism and hospitality organisations.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

  • Specialise your studies – We offer two different study pathways and a range of optional modules, tailoring your learning to suit your previous background and career aims in the hospitality and tourism industries

  • Residential visit – Travel abroad for a research trip – past destinations have included Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Amsterdam, Rome and Palma

  • Work placement (MSc only) – Gain valuable experience before you graduate with an optional placement of three to six months in the industry

  • Practical application – Develop strategic decision-making skills using industry simulation software and virtual reality technology

  • Award-winning university – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)

    FACILITIES Students on our postgraduate courses have exclusive access to our dedicated postgraduate suite in McIntyre House, providing study and meeting spaces, PCs and other facilities.

    PLACEMENTS Our master's course offers the option of a work placement for three to six months. You will be supported by our experienced Hired employability team to identify the kind of placement you want, with options available around the UK and overseas.

    Employers we have worked with include Wequassett Resort and Golf Club (USA), Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa (USA), Pushkar (Birmingham), Marriott (Birmingham), Amber Hotel (London) and Hotel Dream Gran Tagoro (Lanzarote).

    Note: Students on the PGDip course, or those planning to top-up from a PGDip to a master's degree, will not be eligible for a placement during the course.

    CAREERS AND PROGRESSION Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

  • Conference centre manager

  • Theme park manager

  • Operations manager

  • Tour manager

  • Travel agency manager

  • Tourist information centre manager

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    • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2.5 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1.5 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors
    1221 Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors
    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises
    1222 Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Hospitality, leisure, and tourism, Events management

    Offered by

    University College Birmingham

    Birmingham

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