The MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with Advanced Project at the University of Hertfordshire is a full-time 2 Years Postgraduate program in the field of Hospitality & Tourism. Delivered at the University's Hatfield campus in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 18,800 Starting each September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The University of Hertfordshire offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the United Kingdom through this program.
Course Highlights
MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management has been designed to provide you with the enhanced skills and knowledge which are necessary to support key decision-making within the international tourism, hospitality and event industries. The programme is underpinned by a strong theoretical base across several contexts relevant to tourism, hospitality and event management in contemporary international environments. A distinctive feature of this program is that it offers you opportunities to interact with current industry practitioners and therefore enables a hands-on approach.
The Advanced Project route provides students with additional learning in the areas of tourism, hospitality and events management, with practice-based opportunities. Students will be required to complete two 30-credit Level 7 modules in 'Service Strategy for Tourism, Hospitality and Events' and 'Experience Design in Tourism/Hospitality/Events'.
Course Modules
- Research Methods for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Crisis, Risk and Recovery for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Service Strategy for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Compulsory - 30 Credits
- Experience Design in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Compulsory - 30 Credits
- Marketing for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- International Strategic Leadership in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Digital Transformation and Innovation in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Financial Decision Making for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
- Compulsory - 15 Credits
- Contemporary Themes & Professional Development in THEM
- Compulsory - 30 Credits
- PG CPD for MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
- Compulsory - 0 Credits
- Management Research Report
- Compulsory - 60 Credits
Learning Structure
- Teaching
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- A varied programme of teaching is offered that includes facilitated seminars, practical workshops, projects for companies, web-based learning, case study analysis and traditional lectures.
- Also provide sessions by visiting staff, practitioners and consultants to give a varied perspective on the topics covered.
- Assessment
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- You will be assessed through various coursework including presentations, reports and projects.
- You will also be required to complete a Management Research Report and will be supported by a Management Research Report supervisor.
Entry Requirements
- A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in any relevant discipline with CGPA 3.00 or 60% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
- A degree-equivalent professional qualification are eligible to apply.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic
- Overall 6.5
- With minimum 5.5 in each components
- TOEFL iBT
- Overall 79
- Minimum in Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic
- Overall 59
- With minimum 59 in each components
- LanguageCert Academic
- Overall 70
- With minimum 60 in each bands
- OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)
- Overall C1
- With minimum B2 in each bands
- Duolingo
- Overall 120
- With minimum 92 in each bands
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 27 August 2025.