Tourism and Hospitality MSc

An MSc is an internationally respected qualification. In one year, you'll develop the skills and knowledge to advance rapidly in tourism and hospitality management.

This master's course takes a social science approach to tourism and hospitality and combines it with practical skills for the workplace. You’ll complete theoretical modules ‘Tourism Concepts and Issues’ and ‘Critical Theories and Methods for Tourism, Hospitality and Events’, and in the final phase of the course, you’ll complete a major project personal to your interests and career aspirations.

Why us?

• The University of Sunderland is a top 40 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2025). 

• Our Tourism, Transport, Travel and Heritage Studies courses are 9th in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025). 

• Local and National field trips.

• Expert industry guest speakers.

Course structure

You’ll be taught by passionate academics who produce world-leading research. A typical week for you will include lectures, seminars, study visits, and group work. These are supported by a range of guest speakers from diverse academic and industry backgrounds.

Compared to an undergraduate course, you'll find that this master's degree requires a higher level of independent working.

Your progress will be assessed by essays, presentations, portfolios of evidence, and a dissertation.

Entry requirements

• We don’t currently display entry requirements for China. Please contact the Student Admin team on [email protected] or 0191 515 3154.

To study this course you need:

• 2:2 honours degree or equivalent

• You must meet the minimum English Language Requirements to join the course. 

Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

APL is the term used when you get credit towards your course for something you learned in the past. It means you might not need to study all of the course including a module or number of modules.

This can come from: 

• Previous learning

• Work experience