Master of Science - International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with Placement Year

University of Hertfordshire

MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with Placement Year is a full-time, two-year programme designed to respond to the enhanced levels of skills and learning necessary to make key decision-making within the international tourism, hospitality and event industries. Governments, industry, and the media have all recently stated that there is a need for improved knowledge and skill levels within this sector.

This program is designed to recruit those students who already hold a degree, or alternatively possess the necessary industry experience to act as a foundation for higher levels of learning and the application of theory to practical situations. It caters for local and international professionals within the industry who wish to gain the necessary qualifications and theoretical awareness to enable them to advance their careers in industry. 

The University is a member of the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and the Association for Event Management Education (AEME). The programme is delivered by a very successful and internationally renowned team of experts, both in terms of their managerial experience and academic knowledge.  

Students undertaking a placement year have the opportunity to set their academic studies in a broader context, to gain practical experience of the workplace, and to strengthen key employability skills. It also encourages students to reflect on the learning gained throughout their placement, and to prepare themselves for articulating their experiences and enhanced skills when applying for future employment.