International Tourism Management

University College Birmingham
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1.5 Years Hospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents management

About this course

Tourism is one of the world’s most dynamic and competitive industries. If you want to forge a career in this field, our International Tourism Management postgraduate course will give you the tools you need to become a skilful and knowledgeable manager who can make an immediate impact on any organisation.

Our tourism course boosts your management potential by focusing on the role of communication and creativity and developing your critical thinking, problem-solving, research and analytical skills, together with an in-depth understanding of contemporary industry issues. You will also be able to specialise your knowledge through a range of optional modules, while you will be supported throughout by a professional mentor to offer further guidance and advice on advancing your career.

One of the standout features of this course is the opportunity to travel overseas and apply your training to an international live tourism project, while our master's course also gives you the option to boost your real-world experience on a six-month placement. What’s more, University College Birmingham is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence and our Aviation and Tourism Suite offers state-of-the-art facilities to support your studies.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

  • Residential visit – Study abroad on a live industry project, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations include Dubai, the Gambia, Cyprus, the Azores and the Canaries

  • Work placement (MSc only) – Apply your training to the real world and gain vital experience on an optional six-month placement in the industry

  • Specialise your studies – From business creation to marketing and digital media, study a range of specialist areas with our portfolio of optional modules

  • Industry approved – Study at a recognised ITT Centre of Excellence, with opportunities to work on a range of industry consultancy projects

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

    FACILITIES Our learning spaces at University College Birmingham ensure you have the right environments to build your knowledge, from lecture theatres to interactive group working spaces and extensive library resources.

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

    ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS University College Birmingham is a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence.

    PLACEMENTS Our master's course offers you the option of a six-month placement on successful completion of the taught part of the course. You are required to secure your own placement with the support of our experienced Hired employability team. (PGDip students are not eligible for a placement during the course.)

    Employers we have worked with include Castillo Beach Resort Hotel, Barceló (Spain) and Park Regis (Birmingham).

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

  • Tour manager

  • Theme park manager

  • Tourist information centre manager

  • Travel agency manager

  • Marketing executive

  • Digital marketer

    Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2.5 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1.5 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors
    1221 Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors
    6250 Bed and breakfast and guest house owners and proprietors
    6213 Air travel assistants

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    Course Details

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

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    University College Birmingham

    Birmingham

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