School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
A global leader
We are ranked in the top five for hospitality and leisure management in the QS World University Rankings 2018 and achieved a five-star rating. We are also ranked second for hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism in the Complete University Guide 2019.
A proud history of excellence
- 2nd for hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism in the Complete University Guide 2019
- Top five for hospitality, event management and tourism in the Guardian University Guide 2019
- Top five for hospitality and tourism management in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018
- Top 10 for hospitality, leisure and tourism in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
- Top 10 for hospitality and leisure management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019
What our students say
Professional Training placements
Discover the experience of two of our students on placement at one of the finest hotels in the world, The Savoy.
Studentships
Vice-Chancellor's Studentship Award 2019
Funding information:
This funded studentship (international students only) covers international fee and stipend of £15,000, a Research Training Support Grant of £1,000 and financial support for research materials and consumables (if successfully applied for) up to the value of £2,000 per annum.Doctoral College Studentship Award 2019
Funding information:
This competition funded studentship (UK and European students only) covers home/EU fees and stipend of £15,000, a research training support grant of £500 and financial support for research materials and consumables (if successfully applied for) up to the value of £1,000.Business and professional development courses
We offer bespoke professional development and executive education programmes to meet the demand for industry-specific learning and development.
Centre for Research and Enterprise
We conduct impactful, cutting-edge research in hospitality, tourism and events (HTE), ensuring that research outcomes are disseminated to underpin industry activity, policy development and academia.
Who we work with
We are proud to partner with Sun Yat-sen Business School (SYSBS), Sun Yat-sen University in China to provide a dual degree programme which offers many benefits to SYSBS students. The partnership brings together two distinguished institutions, both leaders in the study of tourism in their respective countries.
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