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're ranked 1st in the UK and 3rd in the world for hospitality and tourism management in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021
  • We're ranked 1st in the UK and 11th in the world for hospitality and leisure management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021
  • We’re ranked 2nd in the UK for hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism by the Complete University Guide 2021
  • We're ranked 6th in the UK for hospitality, leisure and tourism by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.

Looking to join us in September?

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Air Transport Management MSc
International Events Management MSc
International Hospitality Management with Digital Innovation MSc
International Hotel Management MSc
International Tourism Management MSc
Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Pre-Masters
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.

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.

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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Hospitality and Tourism Management PhD

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Christy Hehir

Hospitality and Tourism Management

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

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

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Asset Management
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Revenue Management
Social Media and Digital Marketing

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