Tourism and hospitality are exciting and dynamic areas of study and present a wide range of opportunities for careers all over the world.

Following the impact of COVID-19, employers are going to be looking for fresh and innovative minds to help rebuild these industries in a rapidly evolving environment, creating a platform for the next generation of tourism and hospitality professionals.

On this course, we will teach you the latest tourism and hospitality management theory and practice and how it applies to tourist operations, attractions, resorts and more.

By industry, for industry

We have created this course in partnership with airlines, attractions, hotels and other organisations, including the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and Expedia. We work with even more organisations from the visitor economy in order to give you first-hand experience of the industry throughout your studies.

You will have the opportunity to work on live client briefs and regularly hear from experts within the industry who will share their knowledge and expertise with you. Engaging with industry professionals will help to give you an insight into how different organisations operate, and how they respond and adjust to the opportunities and challenges they face.

Experts in the field

Our tutors have experience working in various tourism and hospitality organisations around the world, including tour operators, airlines, event organisers, hotels and attractions. In addition to our expertise in tourism and hospitality, you will also be taught by experts in the specialist areas of digital strategy and entrepreneurship.

We are passionate about industry sustainability at Manchester Met and the long-term future of tourism and hospitality. Join us on this course to find out how you could play a part in helping to rebuild one of the most exciting industries in the world.

This course attracts students from a range of backgrounds. So you’ll have the opportunity to mix with classmates from different cultures and undergraduate degree subjects, from business and marketing to music and languages. We also welcome students who already have experience working in the industry, but are looking to gain extra knowledge and expertise to take the next step in their careers.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn from others’ experiences and shape your own career interests and ambitions throughout the course.

Tourism and hospitality are varied global industries. They present a range of career paths for you to pursue after completing this course. With the skills and knowledge you’ll develop, you could choose to work in:

• Tour Operations
• Travel Agencies
• Hotels, Restaurant and Bar Management
• Contract and Corporate Catering Management
• Airlines and Airports
• Visitor Attractions
• Destination Management

Many of our graduates also choose to apply for graduate management schemes as part of their career journey.