Overview

The course is the ideal springboard if you’re looking for a successful management career in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
Hospitality and tourism offer exciting career opportunities because, despite the broader economic outlook, these industries continue to thrive around the world – and employers are always looking for accomplished graduates. Our exciting, fast-paced and highly practical course will prepare you for a wide range of management and leadership positions, all with a global perspective and within a multi-cultural environment.

You’ll engage regularly with top employers and there are multiple opportunities to explore the industries in action. And where better to study than our London campus, surrounded by some of the world’s most iconic hotels and attractions, which are visited by over 32 million tourists a year?

Course information

This course is focused on career-building, so there’s a strong blend of practical content alongside your academic theory. We will connect you with industry and employers, bring the world of work into the classroom, and provide opportunities which will enrich your CV.

Your tutors on this course have close relationships with professional bodies, including the Chartered Management Institute and the major trade associations within hospitality and tourism. This means we’re always up to date with what employers are looking for in graduates.

You’ll enjoy many opportunities to mix with employers, such as The Ritz London and City Cruises. Guest speakers, such as travel or wine companies, will explain how their operations work, and you’ll hear career advice sessions led by employers. There are opportunities to get out and about within London, with visits to major employers, your own independent research, and trips to world-famous hotels. There are also opportunities to work on real-life projects for employers and to work or study overseas. And thanks to our lecturers’ personal connections worldwide, you might find yourself engaged in a live online debate with employers or students in other countries.

Why choose this course?

This is an excellent course which offers superb preparation for a career in international tourism and/or hospitality management. It builds on strong academic foundations by providing exciting opportunities to engage with employers and events in industry.

Reputation

The Guardian University Guide 2018 ranked Coventry University number 2 in the UK for tourism and hospitality studies. That’s why our course is widely recognised and highly valued by employers in these industries, and it’s why our graduates are in demand.

Real business

We work hard to deliver a real business experience. That means plenty of opportunities for practical exposure outside the classroom, such as work placements, field trips and visits to trade events. Within the classroom, it means real-world case studies, live projects with employers, and business simulations. Previous students have been recipients of the Ritz Endorsement Award following an internship opportunity.

Tutors

This course is designed and delivered by knowledgeable, helpful tutors who have worked for and with some of the biggest names in industry. Their careers span top international hotel groups, travel agencies and international tour-planning companies. They have worked in Europe, Asia and the USA, and undertaken consultancy work for international travel and hospitality businesses. Your tutors will continually draw on this broad experience to illustrate your learning.

Internationalisation

Every possible aspect of this course has been internationalised, so you’ll always embed your learning in the global context. We waim to provide opportunities to travel overseas for visits, work experience and/or study. There may also be projects which connect you with overseas employers and universities for group debates and discussions via Skype. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to study amongst an international cohort, who will be encouraged to share perspectives from their home countries.

Placements

Practical work experience is highly valued by employers in tourism and hospitality, so you’ll have opportunities for internships lasting a year and/or a term, as well as the chance to work on live client briefs. You will also be encouraged to work part-time in industry while studying, and to undertake relevant employment during university vacations.

International experience opportunities

As a part of this degree course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for a work placement (internship) in the UK or abroad, which could be for a term in your final year and/or a full year if you decide on a 4-year sandwich course. Alternatively, you could use the sandwich year to study at another university overseas. Your tutors will also arrange optional field trips overseas.

Throughout the course, all of your learning will be in a global context, and you’ll study alongside – and learn from – students from all over the world.

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