International Tourism & Hospitality Management, MSc

​​Welcome Week is an important opportunity for you to familiarise yourself with the course, meet your lecturers and fellow students, and gain an understanding of the university systems and support available to you.

We strongly encourage you to attend all Welcome Week activities, as they will help you settle into university life and prepare for your studies.

You will also be introduced to your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), whose role is to support your academic progress, personal development, and overall student experience during your time at the university. 

Your Course

During your first trimester, you will study the following modules:

• ​Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality

• ​Strategic Resource Management and Marketing

​The teaching team will be Dr Jim Butcher, Dr Shola Osinaike, and Dr Ashika Kalubadanage.

​Teaching will include a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and practical learning activities.

Most sessions will take place on campus, supported by Blackboard for learning materials and resources.

VR headsets will also be used in some sessions to provide immersive and interactive learning experiences related to tourism and hospitality environments.

​As part of your learning experience, you will also take part in several field trips and industry visits, including farm-to-fork restaurants, vineyard tours, and brewery experiences.

These visits will help you gain practical insights into tourism, hospitality, sustainability, and visitor experience management.

​During the first few weeks, you will be introduced to the course structure, teaching methods, assessment expectations, and key concepts related to tourism and hospitality management.

You will also have opportunities to meet your lecturers and fellow students.

Blackboard

​Blackboard will be your main virtual learning platform. You will use it to access lecture slides, assessment information, reading materials, announcements, and assignment submission links. Therefore, it is important to check Blackboard and your university email regularly before and during the course.

To help you prepare

​Before starting the course, it is recommended that you complete relevant Learning Skills Hub  sessions, particularly those related to academic writing, referencing, critical thinking, and digital skills.

​Students should also ensure they have access to a laptop or computer with reliable internet access to support their studies and online learning activities.