Strategic Tourism and Hospitality Management, MSc
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of a UNESCO World Heritage Site at our Maritime campus and join our MSc in shaping the future of tourism and hospitality in the iconic city of London.
Our MSc degree in Strategic Tourism and Hospitality Management unlocks a world of opportunities and advantages. Based on the principles of the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), and in partnership with the Institute of Hospitality, the world’s leading, award-winning professional membership body for hospitality professionals, our degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in this ever-changing sector. The programme covers a wide range of strategic areas, from management, marketing, sales management, and entrepreneurship to finance management, leadership, human resources, and governance and policy.
We believe in learning by doing. Through the internship, field trips, and hands-on projects, you will apply theories and strategic data-analytics skills developed as part of your Master’s programme to identify, analyse, and proffer strategic and sustainable solutions to real-world challenges. We will provide you with networking opportunities and will connect you with professionals, alumni, and peers through our extensive tourism and hospitality networks.
To make your education a personalised journey, we offer two optional modules for your individual project. You can engage in either a dissertation-research project or an internship and consultancy project to address current industry challenges, ensuring that you are at the forefront of industry innovations.
School
Location
Duration
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
Start month
September
Home/international fees 2025/26
£13,000 /£18,700
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
Welcome to our MSc in Strategic Tourism and Hospitality Management. We are an experienced team of academics and industry professionals with vast knowledge in the tourism, hospitality industry. Our teaching is informed by research and consultancy work.
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Entry requirements
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above.
Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars. You'll be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller group sessions. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
Please contact the Programme Leader for details.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams. Our Stockwell Street library and online resources will support your further reading and research.
You can also join a range of student societies, including the Tourism Society.
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through:
- examinations
- a range of coursework
- dissertation or a consultancy project.
Feedback summary
We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
Academic year:
- The academic year runs from September to June
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
| Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £13,000 | £2,167 per 30 credits | N/A |
| International | £18,700 | £3,117 per 30 credits | N/A |
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software. Our Stockwell Street library offers an extensive range of books for loan, as well as access to journals and digital resources.
- Memberships: applying for membership of a professional body may incur further costs. Details can be found on their websites.
- Field Trips: If your degree offers any field trip/s (please check with the Programme Team), you may need to contribute towards the cost of these.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
Students are offered an optional placement with a tourism or hospitality business as part of the Internship and Consultancy Project module. You arrange the placement in an organisation of your choice. The university's placement department and the programme team will assist you in finding suitable organisations for placement.
How long is my placement?
The duration of the placement will be four to six weeks.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Careers in all aspects of the tourism and hospitality industry are open to you, including leadership and managerial roles, business start-ups and consultancy.
Graduates go on to roles in major tourism and hospitality businesses, large hotel companies, government tourism agencies, major online and high street travel and tour agencies, international tourism organisations, tour operators, airlines, marketing, and cultural, heritage, festival and other specialist tourism operations.
Do you provide employability services?
Yes! To find out more, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/careers
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
Access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need support to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
Field visits to visitor attractions, tourism and hospitality businesses and tourist destinations will be organised as part of the modules from time to time.
The teaching team also organise regular guest lectures featuring tourism and hospitality industry leaders, such as:
- Visit Greenwich Policy makers
- Social media marketing experts
- Tourism Strategy consultants
- Marketing manager of Visit Britain.
As a Business School student you will be able to enter our Enterprise Challenge, which rewards student entrepreneurship and innovation. Previous winners have received significant prize money to develop their business ideas.
We hold Big Picture Seminars with senior executives from organisations including Northern Trust and Barclays are invited to pass on their insights and experience.
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