MSc Tourism Scheme Top-Up (DL) MSc

Build on your previous managerial experience and relevant qualification. Further your professional development. Gain an advantage in an ever-evolving job market.

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Overview

The MSc Tourism Scheme (Top-Up) will enable students to undertake a 60-credit research dissertation through independent directed learning. Students will have the option to select from four distinct routes: Tourism and Hospitality, Tourism and Events, Tourism and Aviation, or Sustainable Tourism. Research topics may include airline management, event planning strategies, hospitality trends, and developing sustainable approaches to tourism development.

This master's course stands out due to its exclusive focus on the research dissertation, which enables critical thinking and allows for industry relevant contributions. Through this applied research approach, students will enhance their analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling them to provide meaningful insights in the fields of tourism, hospitality, events, aviation, and/or sustainable tourism.

Why us?

Our Hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism courses are 1st in the north-east for teaching quality and student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

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Having an MSc can help you to progress in your career within tourism or events more quickly, equipping you with skills and knowledge valuable to a range of employers in the industry

Course structure

Teaching and learning methods include online tutorials and one-to-one supervision. Assessment is conducted through a dissertation module, during which you will work under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Core modules

This course is a 60 credit research dissertation only, depending on the route taken this will be:

MSc Tourism and Hospitality (CHTM29) Tourism and Hospitality Major Project
MSc Tourism and Events (CHTM32) Tourism and Events Major Project
MSc Tourism and Aviation (CHTM40) Tourism and Aviation Major Project
MSc Sustainable Tourism (CHTM44) Sustainable Tourism Major Project

Facilities

This distance-learning course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You'll need good internet access to use our Virtual Learning Environment, where you will access specially designed learning materials, e-books, e-journals, relevant websites and multimedia.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

This course is designed to support career acceleration for suitable graduate applicants. All levels of practical/work experience will be considered including applications from graduates with limited/no work experience post their postgraduate certificate or diploma who can display they will benefit from a course of this type.

A relevant postgraduate or equivalent professional qualification is a requirement to apply for this course.

If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.

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Fees and finance

Fees are £5,500.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

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Career ready

An MSc is a challenging qualification which requires significant dedication. Employers recognise its worth, and the value that an MSc-qualified graduate can bring to their organisation. This master's course equips you with the skills and understanding to progress rapidly in tourism and hospitality, events and aviation management, and potential employment opportunities include hotel and resort management, attractions and museums, destination marketing agencies, tourism companies, restaurant and bar management, and catering management.

Industry links

A person with a Master's in Tourism and Hospitality, Events, and Aviation can explore career opportunities across various industries. In the area of Hospitality Management, potential roles include overseeing hotels and resorts, managing restaurants, or handling cruise line operations. Event Management offers avenues in event planning, conference coordination, wedding planning, and corporate event management.

Opportunities in Tourism Management span destination management, tour operation, travel agency management, and cultural tourism development. In the aviation sector, opportunities include airport or airline management, aviation consulting, and customer service roles.

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Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

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Page last updated: 11 March 2025

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