How long does the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies take to complete?

The MSc in Global Hospitality Studies typically runs across 12 to 18 months full postgraduate route, depending on whether you study on-campus or online. LSILHHM sets the pace to suit working professionals and international applicants studying the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies.

Can I study the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies online?

Yes. The MSc in Global Hospitality Studies is delivered in Online and On-Campus modes so you can choose the study pattern that fits your schedule while still gaining the full LSILHHM MSc in Global Hospitality Studies experience.

Is the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies recognised in the UK and internationally?

The MSc in Global Hospitality Studies is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), so the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies gives you credible, industry-referenced study behind your CV.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies?

Applicants to the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies should meet the level-appropriate academic and English-language expectations set by LSILHHM. The full entry-requirements list for the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies is set out in the course body above.

How much does the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies cost and are there funding options?

Tuition for the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies varies by intake, study mode and applicant status. Speak with the LSILHHM admissions team for the current MSc in Global Hospitality Studies fee schedule, deposit terms and available instalment or scholarship options.

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Course Overview

The MSc in Global Hospitality Studies is a 12 to 18-month postgraduate Master's in global hospitality studies at postgraduate level, designed for first-degree graduates, senior practitioners and career-progression candidates. It is research-informed executive practice built around executive practice for global hospitality careers, including a dissertation project and executive-communication training. Cohorts include hospitality graduates targeting fast-track roles, senior practitioners upgrading their qualification and career changers arriving from consulting, corporate finance or public policy.

You will graduate with a global executive view of hospitality, a research project on your CV and the vocabulary an international hospitality board expects. The Master's is deliberately calibrated for board-level conversations, so every module is written to build the vocabulary, evidence base and posture executive employers expect.

Key Features

Structured study aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Curriculum written by former luxury hospitality practitioners with real experience of global hospitality studies at postgraduate level
Delivered across on-campus and online modes so working professionals and international students can progress at pace
Applied focus on research-informed executive practice across hotels, resorts, travel and aviation at global level
Coaching, feedback and cohort discussion built into every module
Clear articulation into the next LSILHHM route so your study path stays connected to the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) standards
Dedicated LSILHHM careers-team support covering CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching for hospitality employers

Alongside these features the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies is written to keep your learning connected to real hospitality practice. Modules include cohort discussion, case-based coursework and structured feedback, so you leave with a portfolio of evidence covering global hospitality studies at postgraduate level rather than just a certificate on a wall. Coaching from the tutor team is embedded from the first module, and every cohort has scheduled progress reviews with the LSILHHM academic office.

What You Will Learn

Global hospitality landscape: hotels, resorts, travel and aviation
Cross-sector strategy and value-chain analysis
International marketing, distribution and brand strategy
Sustainability, ESG and responsible-hospitality at group level
Cross-cultural leadership and cultural-intelligence practice
Executive leadership and board-level communication
Research methods and hospitality analytics
Dissertation project on a live global hospitality question

Each of these learning outcomes is delivered through applied briefs, case studies and assessed coursework rather than lecture-only teaching. The MSc in Global Hospitality Studies is written to make sure that by the end of every module you can point to a specific skill, deliverable or decision-making capability in global hospitality studies at postgraduate level that you did not have on day one. The academic team draws examples from UK five-star hotels, boutique properties, luxury travel operators, airlines and airports so the material stays anchored in current sector practice.

Who This Course Is For

First-degree graduates targeting global hospitality careers
Senior hospitality practitioners upgrading their qualification
International applicants preparing for London global hospitality careers
Career changers moving into hospitality with senior international experience

Beyond these audiences, the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies also suits candidates already working part-time in hospitality who need a formal, UK-referenced qualification to unlock their next step. LSILHHM admissions will help you decide whether the Master route or an adjacent level is the right entry point for your background in global hospitality studies at postgraduate level, and the intake team will confirm whether you should study on-campus, online or through a blended pattern.

Career Pathways

Hospitality Entrepreneur
Hospitality Programme Director
Hospitality Research Analyst
Head of Hospitality Strategy
Corporate Hospitality Manager
Hospitality Executive Consultant
Executive Director, Hospitality

LSILHHM's careers team supports every student on the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies with CV development, LinkedIn coaching, mock interviews and structured introductions to UK and international hospitality employers relevant to global hospitality studies at postgraduate level. Support continues after graduation through the LSILHHM alumni network, and returning students can attend refresher clinics as they progress through their first two years in the sector. The careers office also runs employer briefings covering luxury hotel groups, boutique operators, luxury travel consultancies, airline and airport employers, so you leave the Master with a live map of where to apply next.

Entry Requirements

A UK 2:2 (Lower Second Class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline
Applicants without a first degree may be considered with 5+ years of senior hospitality or luxury service experience
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0) or equivalent English proficiency
A 500-word research statement covering the applicant's chosen area of specialisation in global hospitality studies at postgraduate level
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Why Study at LSILHHM

Every LSILHHM programme is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Institute of Hospitality, UKHospitality, the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality, the Institute of Travel and Tourism, the Chartered Management Institute and the Global Wellness Institute, so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Our curriculum is written by former luxury hotel general managers, resort operations directors, chief concierges, spa and wellness leaders, luxury food and beverage professionals and international travel executives, and delivered across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes to fit working professionals and international students alike.

Apply for MSc in Global Hospitality Studies

Applications for the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies are open on a rolling basis for both on-campus and online cohorts. Speak with the LSILHHM admissions team about intake dates, English-language support, articulation into your next LSILHHM route and how the Master in global hospitality studies at postgraduate level fits into your longer-term plan. The admissions office will walk you through the entry-requirements checklist, the study-mode options and any deposit or instalment arrangements for the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies before you formally accept a place. Advance into executive luxury hospitality leadership with LSILHHM with the MSc in Global Hospitality Studies. Enrol Now.