How long is the MA in Tourism Management?

The MA in Tourism Management runs one year full-time or two years part-time on-campus, with online and distance learning routes available.

How is the MA in Tourism Management delivered?

You can complete the MA in Tourism Management on-campus in London, online or by distance learning, all following the same seminar schedule with dissertation supervision from practising tourism executives.

Is the MA in Tourism Management recognised in the UK sector?

Yes. The MA in Tourism Management is a UK Level 7 postgraduate award aligned with Tourism Society and Institute of Travel and Tourism senior-practice standards.

What are the entry requirements for the MA in Tourism Management?

You need a UK 2:2 Bachelor's or equivalent, IELTS 6.5, references and a 500-word research proposal. Senior professionals without a first degree are considered on portfolio for the MA in Tourism Management.

How much does the MA in Tourism Management cost and is funding available?

LSCAHM admissions publishes current MA in Tourism Management fees. Instalment plans, alumni progression discounts and international scholarships are assessed at application review.

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Course Overview

The MA in Tourism Management is a UK Level 7 postgraduate degree running one year full-time or two years part-time, with online and distance routes available. The programme is calibrated to senior-track practice used by Institute of Travel and Tourism members and Tourism Society professionals, and closes with a substantial dissertation, capstone or sponsor consulting project supervised by practising tourism executives.

By graduation you are leading a full research-informed brief for a destination organisation, inbound operator or tourism board, and you leave with a written dissertation, an evidenced strategic recommendation and a portfolio suited to senior positions in destination marketing, inbound operations and experience design.

Key Features

UK Level 7 award mapped to Tourism Society and Institute of Travel and Tourism senior-practice guidance.
Dissertation, capstone or sponsor consulting project with a UK destination organisation or inbound operator.
Research seminars aligned with UKinbound and ABTA policy analysis.
Live briefs from London-based tourism boards, DMCs and cultural attractions.
Small postgraduate cohorts with named programme-director supervision.
Access to LSCAHM careers service running annual tourism-industry days.

What You Will Learn

Design and deliver mixed-methods tourism research at postgraduate standard.
Interpret UK inbound, domestic and outbound market data across visitor segments.
Build destination marketing strategies for cities, regions and heritage sites.
Evaluate sustainable, regenerative and community-based tourism models.
Lead crisis and reputation planning across visitor economies.
Assess the commercial and cultural impact of digital platforms on tour operators.
Model revenue and yield across attractions, tour products and destination packages.
Present strategic recommendations to boardroom and DMO panels.

Who This Course Is For

Tourism, hospitality or events graduates progressing to Level 7 research-informed practice.
Working practitioners in DMCs, tour operators or destination organisations seeking senior credentials.
Marketing, cultural sector and policy professionals moving into destination and experience roles.
International applicants seeking a UK Master's route into tourism leadership.

Career Pathways

Tourism Manager
Destination Marketing Manager
Sustainable Tourism Consultant
Tour Operator (Senior)
Hospitality Brand Manager
Travel Consultant (Senior)
Visitor Experience Director

The LSCAHM careers service coordinates postgraduate tourism briefings each year with destination organisations, inbound operators and cultural attractions, refreshing curriculum against Tourism Society, ITT and UKinbound guidance to keep you ready for senior shortlists.

Entry Requirements

A UK Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent international qualification in tourism, hospitality, marketing or a related discipline.
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for non-native English speakers.
Applicants without a Bachelor's degree but with 5+ years of senior professional experience in tourism, DMCs or destination organisations are considered on portfolio.
One academic and one professional reference.
A 500-word research proposal or professional practice statement outlining your dissertation direction.

Why Study at LSCAHM

The London School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is a specialist division of Harold International College of London teaching in small, tutor-visible cohorts. LSCAHM reads culinary arts, hospitality management, tourism, events and food business as interlocking disciplines, because a visitor booking is also a destination decision, a hospitality moment and an F&B choice.

Central London places tourism boards, cultural attractions, the Institute of Hospitality and inbound operator offices within a short tube ride of every classroom, and three parallel study modes let progressors, working practitioners and portfolio applicants complete an LSCAHM Master's without leaving employment.

Apply for MA in Tourism Management

Applications for the MA in Tourism Management are open now for on-campus, online and distance learning cohorts. Enrol on the LSCAHM Master's programme and complete your dissertation, capstone or sponsor project under supervision from practising tourism executives. Enrol Now.