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MSc Tourism and Aviation Full-time

This course helps you build the skills you need for a career in tourism and aviation management. You’ll take part in international field trips and have the chance to study abroad. It’s your first step towards a career in this exciting and growing industry.

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Key course information

Course codeCID1312
Duration1 year
Fee(s)View fees
LocationOn campus

Course summary

The MSc Tourism and Aviation will help you move forward in tourism and hospitality. You’ll build the skills employers need while taking a social science-based approach.

You’ll explore current issues and learn about strategic management in tourism and aviation. You’ll also look at how global trends affect businesses and destinations. With a range of specialist modules, you can shape your studies to match your career goals.

Some of the benefits of this course include:

  • Guest talks from leading academics and industry professionals
  • Field trips and company visits that bring your learning to life
  • Opportunities to explore global ideas through your studies and travel.

Field trips take place in the UK and abroad. Recent destinations include Dublin, Prague, Barcelona, and New York. These trips give you the chance to see how the industry works in different cultural and economic settings.

This MSc is challenging but highly rewarding. Employers around the world recognise it as a sign of strong knowledge, critical thinking, and commitment.

When you graduate, you’ll be ready for roles in areas such as:

  • Airports and airlines
  • Tourism boards
  • Hospitality brands
  • Cultural organisations
  • Travel companies.

Whether you want to move up in your career or try something new, we’ll support you to take your next step with confidence.

Accreditations and approvals

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Postgraduate module credits should total 180. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 180 credits.

How you'll learn

You’ll learn through a mix of teaching and learning activities, including:

  • Lectures and seminars
  • Study visits
  • Group work
  • Guest speakers from academic and industry backgrounds

You’ll also get one-to-one support from our research-active academics. Master's degrees also involve a higher level of independent study.

Assessment methods include:

  • Essays
  • Presentations
  • Portfolios of evidence
  • A dissertation.

Entry requirements

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Current students

Current undergraduate students of the University of Sunderland, please use this apply link.

Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.