Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £10,940 for the course
International/EU: £18,600 for the course -
How long will I study?
1 Year / 15 Months
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2026
January 2027
Work Placement Route
For international students wishing to undertake a placement as part of this course, you must apply to the International Hospitality and Tourism Management (work experience route). Transferring to the work experience route later will not be possible due to visa restrictions.
Course summary
- Plan, manage and promote products, businesses and destinations in a competitive and sustainable manner.
- Critically challenge your understanding of the industries in practical contexts.
- Become equipped with employability skills necessary to enter or progress in the international hospitality and tourism industries.
Gain the skills and knowledge required to plan, to manage and to promote products and services, businesses and destinations in a competitive and sustainable manner in the international hospitality and tourism industries.
This course offers an optional work experience route including a 6-12 month work placement for students starting in September.
Accredited by
This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the international hospitality professional membership body for managers and aspiring managers. It is also recognised by the Tourism Management Institute, the professional organisation for tourism destination managers. TMI has extended recognition to this course delivered in Hong Kong in partnership with SHAPE.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
Tourism subject group award
Our Tourism subject group is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT), the membership organisation for tourism industry professionals and educators.
Come to an open day
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How you learn
The course helps you to start or develop a career in the international hospitality and tourism industries. You build a strong theoretical and practical foundation by studying both business management, hospitality and tourism modules.
You learn through
- face to face experiences
- virtual or simulated active or experiential workshops, seminars, tutorials and site visits
This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.
Applied learning
Work placements
The work experience route offers you an additional opportunity to develop your practical skills, either in the UK or abroad. We help you gain a 6-12 month placement by running employability workshops and have a dedicated placement team to support you.
Placement opportunities exist in organisations such as
- Omega Travel
- Cosmos
- Visit Peak District and Derbyshire
- Hilton
- Marriott
- Conrad
- Anantara resorts
- Como resorts
- the Gleneagles hotel
- the Hotelbeds Group
Networking opportunities
Guest lectures from visiting academics, researchers and other professionals, and case studies will be utilised to further enhance your knowledge and understanding and to encourage contact with the industry, as well as field visits within certain modules.
Course leaders and tutors
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
Final year
Compulsory modules
This module equips you with the tools and critical insight to analyse, evaluate, and improve operational systems in global tourism and hospitality. You’ll explore how organisations respond to change, manage resources, and embed sustainability in operational strategy.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Global tourism and hospitality operations
- Sustainable destination and visitor attraction management
- Service design and operations strategy
- Forecasting, yield, and revenue management
- Financial planning and inventory control
- Supply chain and sales data analysis
- Capacity, queuing, and regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance and service recovery
- Food safety and legal frameworks
- Sustainability, ethics, and professional skill developmen
This module develops your ability to anticipate market shifts and apply innovative, ethical marketing strategies. You’ll explore how emerging technologies transform customer experiences and operational processes in tourism and hospitality.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Branding and sub-branding strategies
- Digital and experiential marketing approaches
- Marketing research and consumer insights
- Artificial intelligence in tourism operations and processes
- Hyper-personalised customer experiences
- Extended realities and virtual tourism
- Accessible tourism and human-robot interaction
- Innovative pricing and business models
- Marketing mix and performance measurement
- Ethical, secure, and sustainable marketing practices
This module explores ethical and sustainable organisational development in hospitality and tourism. You’ll critically examine structures, resources, leadership, and behaviours that support responsible growth and inclusive practice.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Organisational structures, business growth and development
- Business lifecycle and startup feasibility
- Entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship in tourism and hospitality
- Ethical leadership and responsible entrepreneurship
- Leading change in hospitality and tourism
- Workforce planning and development strategies
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion practices
- Reflective practice and career planning
- Personal and professional development
- Sector-specific leadership and management skills
This module develops your ability to make ethical, sustainable, and strategic business decisions. You’ll explore how to analyse environments, interpret data, and implement responsible strategies aligned with global priorities.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Analysing internal and external business environments
- Interpreting finance and business intelligence data
- Developing sustainable products and markets
- Designing international business strategies
- Ethical recruitment and inclusive workforce planning
- Evaluating strategic options responsibly
- Implementing strategic decisions effectively
- Aligning strategies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Planning personal and professional development
- Enhancing sector awareness through reflection
Elective modules
This module develops your consultancy skills through a live project with a real client. You’ll investigate a specific organisational issue, apply research methods, and deliver practical insights. Alongside the project, you’ll reflect on its broader relevance to professional practice.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Defining project scope with your client
- Applying relevant theoretical frameworks
- Choosing appropriate research methods
- Addressing ethical research considerations
- Conducting a focused literature review
- Analysing and interpreting research data
- Drawing evidence-based conclusions
- Communicating findings clearly and professionally
- Managing your project effectively
- Reflecting on consultancy in professional practice
This module strengthens your critical research skills as you explore a current issue within your discipline. You’ll design and carry out an independent research project, generating insights that contribute to both academic knowledge and professional practice.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Defining your research question and focus
- Applying theoretical frameworks effectively
- Selecting appropriate research methods
- Addressing ethical research considerations
- Conducting a structured literature review
- Analysing and interpreting research data
- Drawing meaningful, evidence-based conclusions
- Managing your dissertation timeline
- Writing clearly and persuasively
- Reflecting on research in professional contexts
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- management and senior management positions in a complex and dynamic industry
- further study by completing a PhD or Doctorate in Business Administration
Previous students have gone on to work for
- international tour operators
- transport operators
- visitor attractions
- resort management
- hotel corporations
- conference and event organisers
- national tourist organisations
- government agencies
- tourism consultancy firms
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
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Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
Normally an honours degree or recognised equivalent qualification
We welcome enquiries from those who have substantial management experience but who do not have the normal entry requirements. We may invite you for an interview to discuss your particular background, experience and qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more
Through accreditation of prior learning (APL), you may be able to claim entry with credit or exemptions based on your existing qualifications, knowledge and experience.
Work experience route
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills or equivalent.
Non work experience route
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £10,940 for the course.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £18,600 for the course.
Scholarships and financial support
Find information on scholarships, bursaries and postgraduate student loans.
International scholarships up to £3000 ›
Alumni scholarships up to £2000 ›
Postgraduate loans for UK students ›
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
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