Duration:
September start: 1 year (full-time)
Number of credits:
MSc: 180 credits
PGDip: 120 credits
PGCert: 60 credits
Start date(s):
September 2026
Step into a global industry full of opportunity and shape the future of hospitality with the skills to lead, innovate, and deliver exceptional experiences.
This MSc International Hospitality Management equips you to think strategically, act commercially, and create memorable customer journeys, preparing you to drive performance and stand out in one of the world’s most dynamic service sectors.
Designed for ambitious graduates and professionals, this programme blends advanced academic insight with hands-on, real-world application. You’ll explore how hospitality organisations operate on a global scale while developing expertise in leadership, strategy, and customer experience. Through international case studies and applied projects, you’ll gain the confidence to respond to industry challenges and opportunities in a fast-evolving landscape.
Throughout the course, you’ll build a strong foundation across the core areas of modern hospitality management, including:
- Strategic operations and financial performance, helping you optimise profitability and make informed business decisions
- Leadership and the future of work, preparing you to manage diverse teams and navigate change
- Digital disruption and brand strategy, enabling you to engage customers through data, technology, and innovation
- Hospitality experience design, where you’ll learn to craft exceptional, end-to-end guest journeys
Did you know?
A defining feature of the programme is its deep integration with industry. You'll work directly with leading organisations through live briefs, applied coursework, and a final project, gaining practical experience while solving real business challenges and building a professional network that lasts.
Get hands-on with our industry partners
Our partnerships with major organisations open doors to live projects, guest sessions, and for those who are selected through a competitive process, internship and placement opportunities. These include:
- ELIOR, providing access to large-scale, multi-sector hospitality operations
- Kauai, offering a unique perspective on health, wellbeing, and lifestyle hospitality
- Iconic venues such as Wimbledon Tennis and the Olympic Park, connecting you with leaders in global event and venue management
With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and global perspectives, this MSc prepares you to lead with purpose and adaptability. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the analytical skills, industry insight, and professional confidence to drive performance, and build a successful career anywhere in the world.
Modules
- Strategic Hospitality Operations and Financial Performance
- AI and Workforce Leadership in Hospitality
- Digital Brand Strategy for the Hospitality Industry
- Experience Design & The Guest Journey
- The AI Lab
- The London Challenge or
- Hospitality Management in Practice (Internship) (by application)
These are the current planned modules on this course and may be subject to change.
Careers
Advance your career in hospitality with the skills, confidence, and experience to stand out from day one. Whatever your background, take control of your learning and prepare for dynamic roles across hospitality, events, and the wider service economy.
You'll graduate with a strong blend of strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and practical experience, enabling you to move into positions such as brand manager, hotel manager, luxury travel adviser, corporate communications consultant, advertising account director, PR consultant, marketing manager, or event venue manager.
Through real-world projects, industry engagement, and career-focused learning, you’ll build a professional portfolio that showcases your expertise and ambitions. This ensures you graduate not only with a master’s degree, but with the insight, adaptability, and global perspective needed to thrive in a competitive and fast-evolving industry.
Learning and assessment
How you’ll learn
Get ahead with our practical, experiential learning environment. You'll actively apply your knowledge to real industry challenges from the outset, not just study them.
Your learning is structured around a focused two-day timetable each block. Each day begins with a concise lecture introducing key concepts, followed by an extended, hands-on workshop where you'll work in small groups to tackle practical tasks, explore case studies, and respond to real-world industry problems. Dedicated time for discussion and reflection ensures you can consolidate your learning and connect it to professional practice.
You'll also engage in collaborative digital workspaces and experiential activities, including live projects and the use of industry-standard tools. Together, these experiences ensure you develop practical, workplace-ready skills and a global perspective on hospitality management.
How you’ll be assessed
Your assessment is designed to reflect the realities of the hospitality industry, focusing on practical application rather than traditional exams. You’ll complete a range of authentic, industry-relevant assessments, including case-based tasks, business simulations, and professional-standard projects that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge in real-world contexts.
This approach aligns closely with the programme’s emphasis on applied learning, giving you the opportunity to respond to genuine business challenges and build a strong portfolio of work. Throughout your studies, AI-enhanced feedback tools will support your progress, offering timely insights to help you refine your skills and develop as an independent learner.
At the end of the programme, you’ll undertake a capstone or live project tailored to your career ambitions. Whether through a research internship, consultancy project, or start-up initiative, this final experience allows you to showcase your expertise and graduate ready to make an immediate impact in the industry.
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Applying
UK postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation.
General entry requirements
International postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation.
General entry requirements
Fees and funding
UK students
Tuition fees (full-time)
| Entry date | MSc | PGCert | PGDip |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | £11,250 | £3,750 | £7,500 |
Prices shown are for the first year of your degree.
Funding your studies
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London.
International students
Tuition fees (full-time)
| Entry date | MSc | PGCert | PGDip | Extended Masters (1 Semester) | Extended Masters (2 Semesters) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | £18,980 | £6,328 | £12,657 | £22,580 | - |
Prices shown are for the first year of your degree.
Funding your studies
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London.
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