Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application.

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element.

Months of entry

February, October

Course content

What is it that motivates people to travel and what are their expectations? How can we manage tourism in a way that benefits all stakeholders?

These are the kind of questions you’ll be considering as you learn about what it takes to become a manager within the tourism industry.

We are ranked:

1st in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2023 for tourism, transport, travel and heritage studies
1st in the UK and 2nd globally in the Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022 for hospitality and tourism management.

This means you’ll be in great hands as you train to make your mark in this sector. You’ll also benefit from our distinguished track record for graduate employability and our excellent industry connections.

Our MSc is one of the longest-established university courses of its type in the world, promising you pioneering research as well as a strong focus on forward-thinking ideas and innovation.

Taking a broad view of tourism management, you’ll get to know and understand the various challenges that modern tourism managers and other professionals are likely to face. Not only will you develop essential, evaluative decision-making skills, we’ll also nurture your academic abilities while inspiring and encouraging the skills and characteristics you need to become an accomplished tourism professional.

Information for international students

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK. We are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey.

For more information please go to - https://www.surrey.ac.uk/international

Fees and funding

Understand all of the costs involved for your studies.

Find out more about your tuition fees, available scholarships and bursaries, postgraduate taught student finance, how to pay your fees and our top tips on managing your money.

www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding