Overview

The International Tourism and Hospitality Management M.Sc. at Robert Gordon University provides students with the specialist expertise required to lead in a rapidly expanding global industry. This programme focuses on developing essential digital skills and strategic management capabilities to meet the evolving demands of international travellers. By combining academic rigour with practical application, the curriculum ensures graduates are prepared for high-level roles in diverse hospitality environments.

Why International Tourism and Hospitality Management at Robert Gordon University?

This programme is developed in close collaboration with leading professional bodies, including the Tourism Management Institute and the Institute of Hospitality. Students benefit from teaching staff who maintain active research profiles and strong links to influential industry organisations such as the Aberdeen City & Shire Hotel Association. The curriculum includes live client projects and industry-led workshops, providing direct exposure to real-world business challenges and professional networking opportunities.

Careers with International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Graduates are equipped to pursue diverse management and consultancy roles within the global travel sector. The programme prepares students for careers in national and regional tourist boards, visitor attractions, and international hotel organisations. Employment opportunities also extend to contract catering, facilities management, and tourism research. Previous alumni have secured positions with major brands such as Hilton Hotels, Accor Hotels, and various tourism small-to-medium enterprises across Scotland and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Management in Tourism and Hospitality

Strategic Digital Communications

Leisure Tourism : Theory And Application

Professional Industry Experience

Methods, Metrics And Analytics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 32 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure View 89 other Masters in Hospitality Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject area.

Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Applicants who successfully achieve the RGU Pre-Masters Graduate Certificate Creative and Cultural Business are also eligible to apply or this Masters.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18030 GBP / year

≈ 18030 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7870 GBP / year

≈ 7870 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK students and EU: £7380/ Year

Part Time National/ rest of the UK/EU

Years 1 & 2: £2676

Part time International

Years 1 & 2: £6130

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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