Hospitality, events, tourism and transport

No matter where you are in the world, the hospitality, tourism and events industry finds a place to thrive.

A degree in hospitality, tourism and events can open doors for you in one of the world’s fastest growing and most exciting industries.

We are ranked:

1st in the UK and 2nd in the world for hospitality and tourism management in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022
1st in the UK and 14th in the world for hospitality and leisure management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
1st in the UK for tourism, transport, travel and heritage studies by the Complete University Guide 2023
4th in the UK for hospitality, leisure and tourism by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

International Event Management BSc (Hons)

International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons)

International Hospitality Management BSc (Hons)

International Tourism Management BSc (Hons)

International Tourism Management with Transport BSc (Hons)

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Hospitality, events, tourism and transport: Undergraduate

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Students and graduates

Elizabeth Andrews

BSc Tourism Management

I chose a placement at the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) in London ‭because of the important economic impact research it carries out, demonstrating ‭the industry’s global value.

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Professional Training placements

Study and work abroad

Schools and departments

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Research areas

Centre for Competitiveness in the Visitor Economy

Centre for Sustainability and Wellbeing in the Visitor Economy

Centre for Digital Transformation in the Visitor Economy

Air Transport Management MSc

International Events Management MSc

International Hospitality Management with Digital Innovation MSc

International Hotel Management MSc

International Tourism Management MSc

Strategic Hotel Management MSc

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Students and graduates

Nick Carroll

International Retail Marketing

The course truly gives you a holistic view of the retail market. This is really important in my career, where having a broad understanding of all the moving parts of the retail market is essential.

Rochelle Turner

MSc Tourism Management

I regularly see first-hand how the School’s strong reputation continues to help its graduates today. It has fantastic staff, bright students and best of all, it knows how to apply its research and thinking to the realities of the commercial world.

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Schools and departments

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Research areas

Centre for Competitiveness in the Visitor Economy

Centre for Sustainability and Wellbeing in the Visitor Economy

Centre for Digital Transformation in the Visitor Economy

Hospitality, Tourism, Transport and Events PhD

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Research areas

Centre for Competitiveness in the Visitor Economy

Centre for Sustainability and Wellbeing in the Visitor Economy

Centre for Digital Transformation in the Visitor Economy

Schools and departments

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Students and graduates

Christy Hehir

Hospitality, Tourism, Transport and Events

Antarctica heightened my awareness of the serious fragility of upcoming travel destinations and was the impetus towards my passion into conversation through tourism.