Master of Science Tourism and Hospitality (University of Sunderland)
Course Information
Description
Programme Objectives
The MSc Tourism and Hospitality programme has been designed to facilitate a combination of real-world experience and critical reflection through fieldwork and classroom-based activities.
The programme applies a social scientific approach to both tourism and hospitality studies through a focus on the contexts of globalisation,commercialisation and consumption.
A particular strength of the programme is the consideration of the linkages between the travel, tourism and hospitality industries in relation to organisation and management, as well as in providing satisfactory experiences to consumers.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 19 and above and possess one of the following:
- A second lower class Bachelor's degree (any discipline)
- Other qualifications or appropriate experience recognised as being the equivalent of an honours degree
Note: All applications are subject to University approval.
English Language Requirement
Applicants are required to possess one of the following:
- IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
- TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (Listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18)
- MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
- Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)
- Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)
- Pass the MDIS English Placement Test
- Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
- OR Equivalent
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Visit https://www.mdis.edu.sg/student-pass-application for detailed information.
Career Opportunities
Past students from University of Sunderland tourism programmes have gone on to a range of management careers including attractions, museums and destination marketing.
Students may also choose to set up a tourist or hospitality business or go to research and lecturing.
Modules
- Tourism Concepts and Issues
- Hospitality Management Studies
- Research Methods for the Services Sector
- Current Practices in the Visitor Economy
- Tourism and Hospitality Major Project
Workshops:
- Academic Writing Harvard Referencing Critical Workshop
- Networking: Relationship Building and Business Etiquette
- LinkedIn Workshop
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 20 (tutorial)