Is the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies recognised by UK and international hospitality bodies?

The MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality standards, including reference points from the Institute of Hospitality, giving graduates of the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies a credible sector-referenced qualification.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies?

Applicants to the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies typically need a uk 2:2 (lower second class) honours degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline, plus the English proficiency and reference requirements described in the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies entry section on this page.

What does the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies cost and is funding available?

LSILHHM confirms current tuition and any available payment plans for the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies on enquiry. Contact the admissions team for the latest tuition schedule and funding options for the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.

MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies | LSILHHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies is a Master (MSc / MA) programme from the London School of International Luxury Hospitality & Hotel Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London. It runs over 12 to 18 months as a full postgraduate route with a dissertation or capstone project and is written against the standards recognised by Institute of Hospitality, Leading Hotels of the World, Forbes Travel Guide five-star service standards and the Global Wellness Institute. The syllabus keeps its spa and wellness operations focus throughout, and applied content is drawn from five-star London hotels, Alpine and Mediterranean resorts, boutique properties in the Middle East and remote luxury lodges.

By the close of the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies, you will be able to discuss spa and wellness operations and bespoke experience design with sector-appropriate vocabulary, evidence structured study on your CV and interview record, and move confidently into the next stage of your executive hospitality journey. The programme is anchored to Leading Hotels of the World, Forbes Travel Guide, the Global Wellness Institute and the International Spa Association, so what you learn stays connected to how the sector actually recruits and promotes.

Key Features

Study runs over 12 to 18 months as a full postgraduate route with a dissertation or capstone project, with flexible online and on-campus routes designed for UK and international applicants working in customer-facing roles.
Curriculum benchmarked against Forbes Travel Guide (Five-Star Standards) standards, with references to Institute of Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) and Global Wellness Institute (GWI) guidance on spa and wellness operations and adjacent practice.
Applied case content drawn from five-star London hotels, Alpine and Mediterranean resorts, boutique properties in the Middle East and remote luxury lodges, with concrete reference across bespoke experience design and bespoke experience design.
Assessment mix of coursework, scenario tasks, service audits and reflective practice tuned to executive-level candidates rather than lecture-and-exam recall.
Direct articulation into the next LSILHHM level, keeping your London-recognised study path open from Certificate through to Bachelor and Master routes.
Dedicated LSILHHM careers support covering CV writing, LinkedIn review, interview coaching and structured introductions to luxury hospitality employers.
Written by former luxury hotel general managers, resort operations directors and hospitality consultants so the material reflects how the sector actually runs.

What You Will Learn

Lead global brand innovation programmes across multiple regional markets, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
Lead board-level policy work on service, sustainability and workforce, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
Develop consultancy engagements from opportunity scoping to final report, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
Chair executive service reviews with department heads and general managers, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
Prepare investor-facing hospitality reports on performance and outlook, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
Shape corporate hospitality strategy for a hotel group, resort operator or consultancy, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
Advise executive teams on luxury positioning, brand health and service culture, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.

Who This Course Is For

First-degree holders in hospitality, business, tourism or related subjects moving into executive practice
International applicants targeting senior consultancy and corporate hospitality roles in London, the Gulf, Asia and the Americas
Senior hospitality and luxury service professionals formalising executive practice and preparing for board-level work
Aspiring hospitality researchers, policy analysts and executive directors preparing for doctoral or senior industry roles
Career changers with substantial luxury-sector experience aiming for board-level, policy or advisory positions

Career Pathways

Spa & Wellness Director
Executive Director, Luxury Operations
Boutique Hotel Manager
Luxury Front Office Manager
Five-Star Hotel Manager
Luxury Resort Manager
Butler & Guest Services Manager

The LSILHHM careers service supports every student on the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies with CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching, plus warm introductions to luxury hotel groups, boutique operators, resort brands and premium travel employers hiring across five-star London hotels, Alpine and Mediterranean resorts, boutique properties in the Middle East and remote luxury lodges.

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 short statement of interest referencing your intended focus in spa and wellness operations or a related area covered by the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
Two academic or professional references and a short interview

Why Study at LSILHHM

Students on every LSILHHM route are supported by dedicated career services covering CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and structured introductions to leading UK and international luxury hotel groups, resort operators, luxury travel companies, aviation employers and hospitality consultancies.

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.

Apply for MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies

Applications for the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies are reviewed on a rolling basis by the LSILHHM admissions team. Submit your statement, references and English proficiency evidence to advance into executive luxury hospitality leadership with lsilhhm. Places on the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies are limited across each intake to preserve tutor contact time, so early application is advised. Admissions staff can walk you through how the MSc in International Luxury Hospitality Studies maps to your current experience and your intended next role. Enrol Now.