MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Anglia Ruskin University London (ARU London)
Connect hospitality operations, service management and customer experience with practical analysis and professional development. The published curriculum offers a platform for relevant work or further study.
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For graduates or eligible experienced applicants seeking advanced study and a more specialised professional direction.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.
Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods and Ethics
Contemporary Approaches to Emerging Issues in Hospitality and Tourism
International Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management
Cross-Cultural Leadership and Human Capital Management
Strategic Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism
Postgraduate Integrative Project
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Propose a tourism experience for a fictional destination and evaluate demand, operations and community impact.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
hospitality operations, service management and customer experience
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Hotel manager
Experience required
Manages hotel operations, staff and guest services.
Starting out
£30,000
UK median (2025)
£36,419
Experienced
£60,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 1221: hotel and other accommodation managers. Although the group title includes proprietors, ASHE measures employee jobs only. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
Coordinates itineraries and resolves operational issues during organised trips.
Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
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Experienced
Not published
How to get there: Build destination knowledge, customer-service and communication skills; complete employer or guiding training and any role-specific language requirements.
Interprets local places and attractions for visiting groups.
Starting out
£19,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£25,000
How to get there: Build destination knowledge, customer-service and communication skills; complete employer or guiding training and any role-specific language requirements.
Helps visitors find local activities, accommodation and attractions.
Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
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Experienced
Not published
How to get there: Build destination knowledge, customer-service and communication skills; complete employer or guiding training and any role-specific language requirements.
Supports holiday guests, organises activities and handles travel issues.
Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published
How to get there: Build destination knowledge, customer-service and communication skills; complete employer or guiding training and any role-specific language requirements.
Runs restaurant service, staffing and commercial operations.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Build relevant workplace experience and responsibility; senior roles and the experienced salary endpoint are not graduate guarantees.
Minimum 2:2 degree or equivalent with official certificate and/or transcripts
Applicants with Third Class Honours must attend an interview
English language
Student will we exempt from the ELPT if they hold: English qualification at level 2, or an academic qualification at level 3
Interview or assessment
Step - 1 The Applicant will be directed to the test administration room and will be asked to write
a statement based on the question provided. They will have 15 minutes to complete this.
Step -2 The Applicant will be collected by an academic and taken to an appropriate space for
interview. The interview should last between 15-25 minutes.
Preparing For Your Interview
Why ‘that’ course?
As with any university interview, you will be asked why you have applied for the course
you have chosen. If you have conducted some thorough research, this is your chance to
shine and impress your interviewer, demonstrating your firm understanding of the
course syllabus and structure. Furthermore, interviewers want to know about YOU.
Which aspects of the course appeal to YOU and why?
Why ARU London?
Your interviewers will also want to know why you have chosen ARU London as opposed
to other universities. This is once again an excellent opportunity to show the interviewer
that you have conducted some research about ARU London. Try to think of examples as
to what ARU London can offer you that other universities may not be able to.
Previous Education/Qualifications:
Try to draw on your previous experience. For instance, you may have studied, or be
currently studying, something related to your chosen course. Perhaps you have worked
within that industry and have a wealth of experience to share. These are all examples
which can strengthen your argument as to why you have chosen your particular course.
Your CV & Personal Statement
Know your personal statement and CV inside out. Your interviewer will be keen to find
out more about your personal experiences in further detail. Remember to bring any
academic documents which have been requested from our Admissions Team.
Life After University
Although this is looking far ahead, interviewers will be interested to find out more about
your motivations behind studying at ARU London. Consider where you hope your degree
will take you and how this will help boost your career prospects.
Classes and attendance
2 Weekdays on campus : Available(9:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
Status: Open
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Funding and support
DIFFERENT FUNDING: NOT THE STANDARD UNDERGRADUATE LOAN
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Student Finance England
Tuition fees:Different funding scheme
Maintenance:Different funding scheme
Postgraduate study has different funding, such as the Postgraduate Master’s Loan. It normally requires you to be under 60 at the start of the first academic year. An integrated master’s, PGCE or postgraduate healthcare course may follow other rules: the course needs checking.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check.Official source
Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.
The provider publishes student support services. Ask its support team about study needs, wellbeing, reasonable adjustments and any course-specific finance eligibility; support and funding are assessed individually.
Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.
