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Master's

MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management

University of Chester · Queen's Park, England

Level
Master's
Duration
1 year
Intake
January 2027
Tuition fee
£15,500 / year
Initial deposit
£1,500 initial deposit is required to proceed with the interview. 100% tuition fee deposit/payment is required to receive the CAS letter.
Location
Queen's Park, England

🚨 University of Chester Pauses January & May 2027 Recruitment

Applies to applicants from: Pakistan · Sri Lanka · Bangladesh · and Ghana.

The University of Chester has temporarily paused recruitment for the January and May 2027 intakes for applicants from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Ghana.

Course overview

The MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management combines theoretical knowledge with practical industry applications to prepare students for management careers in the global tourism and hospitality sector. The course develops skills in strategic and creative tourism and hospitality management, customer experience, digital transformation, tourism marketing, operations, sustainability, events and innovation. It also provides opportunities to apply learning in professional contexts and develop a global perspective on tourism and hospitality issues.

Course details

Degree level
Master's
Duration
1 year
Intake
January 2027
Tuition fee
£15,500 / year
Initial deposit
£1,500 initial deposit is required to proceed with the interview. 100% tuition fee deposit/payment is required to receive the CAS letter.
Country
England
Campus
Queen's Park

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

Not recorded here yet: Pakistan-specific requirements.

English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

IELTS Academic

6.5 overall

Components: 5.5

PTE UKVI

62 overall

Components: 59

Alternative English Requirements

PTE Academic

62 overall

Components: 59

Duolingo English Test

120 overall

Components: 100

LanguageCert

70 overall

Components: 60

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

• Normally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. • International applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent suitable for postgraduate study. • Chester accepts a wide range of qualifications and assesses applications individually. • Relevant work experience may also be considered where appropriate. Pakistan equivalents: • 4-year BSc/BEng or 5-year LLB (Hons): 55% or GPA 2.2/4.0+ • 4-year BA/BBA: 65% or GPA 2.4/4.0+ • MBBS/DPharm/DPT/Dentistry/Veterinary: 50%+ • Master's after a 4-year Bachelor's: 55%+ • Older 2-year Bachelor's/ADP qualifications have separate equivalencies.

Scholarships & discounts

PG: Up to £2,250 £1,250 confirmed tuition fee discount Additional £1,000 Merit Scholarship for students with 65% or above UG: Up to £1,000 Merit Scholarship 75% required for Science subjects 80% required for Humanities subjects

Pre-CAS interview

Required
Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process
Interview type
On CAS Shield
Stage
After the initial deposit is paid
Format
Recorded interview
Deposit
£1,500

Course modules

Core Modules 1. Customer Experiences in Tourism and Hospitality – 20 credits (BU7082) Covers customer/tourist experience, consumer behaviour, service quality, experiential marketing, experience design, satisfaction measurement and complaint management. 2. Smart Tourism & Digital Transformation – 20 credits (BU7083) Covers smart tourism, digital marketing, Big Data and analytics, AI, IoT, emerging technologies, smart destinations and digital transformation. 3. Tourism & Hospitality Operations Management – 20 credits (BU7084) Covers strategic operations, demand and capacity management, supply chains, quality, leadership, ethics, innovation and sustainable operations. 4. Marketing Research Methods – 20 credits (BU7040) Develops research design, data collection, analysis and reporting skills for academic and professional marketing projects. 5. Critical Perspectives on Sustainability – 20 credits (BU7060) Covers sustainable development, ESG, sustainability measurement and reporting, stakeholder management, circular economy and sustainable business strategies. 6. Events and Tourism in Action – 20 credits (BU7093) Covers tourism and events strategy, event bidding and hosting, workforce challenges, ethics, risk and security, overtourism, stakeholder relationships, governance and responsible tourism. Optional Final Module 1. Marketing Project – 60 credits (BU7501) A research-based project involving literature review, research methods, data analysis, presentation and application of marketing knowledge to real-world problems. Total: 180 credits. Optional 2-Year Placement/Project Route Students can choose a Professional Placement or Professional Project route instead of completing the traditional final project. • Duration: 2 years • International fee: £18,400 total • Additional second-year fee: £2,900 • Students receive University support when seeking a placement, but they are responsible for securing their own placement. • A preparation module helps students prepare for the placement. • The placement/project year provides practical industry experience and replaces the traditional final project route.

Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.