Code

N802

Start

September 2026

Fees

£9,790 (UK) | £17,200 (INT)

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Location

Hendon campus

Entry Requirements

240 UG credits for Year 3 entry

Why choose International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Top-up) BSc Honours at Middlesex?

Our course gives you the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience to succeed in this exciting and dynamic profession. With our strong industry links across London, this course can open up a variety of career opportunities from hotels to airlines and cruise ships, and resorts to tour operators.

What you will gain

By the time you graduate, you will have gained the skills and confidence to effectively solve complex problems, and communicate with a wide range of people across tourism management and the hospitality business environment.

We have over 145 years of experience delivering professional, creative and technical education that prepares our students for success in global careers.

What you will learn

During your master’s degree, you'll take on modules such as event management where you'll plan and deliver all aspects of an event. On other modules like strategic management or tourism marketing, you will analyse business problems and look at potential solutions.

This helps you to build a portfolio which is a useful first step in your tourism career. It will open up the possibility for you to study for a postgraduate qualification in a more specialised area.

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Top-ranked tourism course

We are proud to be in the top 100 universities in the world for Tourism (QS World University Rankings 2026)

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Excellent employment prospects

Our graduates have gone on to work for prestigious organisations including Etihad, Marriott, Thomas Cook and Virgin Holidays

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Inspiring and enabling entrepreneurs

One in seven of MDX graduates go on to manage or own a business

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About your course

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to advance in a career in hospitality, tourism and events. The key objectives of the course are to enhance your employability and transform your international experiences.

Compulsory

This module gives you a hands-on understanding of the events sector, looking at its impacts, legacies, and the key stages of planning and managing events. You’ll explore a variety of events, from corporate and sporting to arts, cultural, community, hallmark, and mega events. You’ll also learn how the private, public, and third sectors contribute to creating successful events. As part of the module, you’ll develop your own event concept and plan, covering areas such as theme and design, venue choice, project management, marketing, logistics, budgeting, risk management, legal and health considerations, and post-event evaluation.

In this module, you’ll gain insight into how strategy, policy-making, and innovation shape the global tourism industry. You’ll explore the impact of globalisation and the complex relationship between evidence, ideas, and decision-making in tourism policy. You’ll also develop an understanding of how innovation is used to design and deliver tourism experiences in a commercial context. Through case studies, you’ll analyse real-world challenges, evaluate resources and technologies, and create practical solutions for specific target markets.

You’ll explore the dynamic global hospitality industry and how it operates in a fast-changing environment. You’ll gain an understanding of key management theories, models, and current industry practices, alongside emerging trends, innovations, and new business opportunities. You’ll also examine the challenges facing the sector and develop the ability to think strategically in a competitive and diverse hospitality landscape.

Optional

This module explores the relationship between the tourism industry and key passenger transport modes, including air, rail, bus/coach, and water-based systems. You’ll examine how these sectors operate today, looking at areas such as funding, management, demand trends, and public–private partnerships, all within their historical context. You’ll also explore key issues shaping the industry, including sustainability and the evolving passenger experience. With a strong focus on real-world application, the module will help you develop practical knowledge and skills relevant to careers in tourism and transport.

This module explores how heritage and tourism work together, combining social and management perspectives. You’ll examine how the past is used in modern tourism, linking academic ideas with real industry practices. Through case studies, you’ll apply your knowledge to real-world situations, while exploring key topics such as post-pandemic challenges, digital developments, and sustainable tourism at both local and global levels. You’ll also develop critical thinking skills and gain insight into how more responsible and regenerative tourism can be created.

To find out more about this course, please download the International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Top-up) BSc course specification (PDF).

Teaching

You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. You will learn by attending intractive sessions, seminars and practical workshops. Seminars and workshops are a great opportunity to discuss what you have learnt in sessions and through independent study with your peers and tutors. Work is divided into credits of approximately 10 hours of study time. You will need to complete 120 credits per year, which are broken down into modules of typically 30 credits.

Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through self-study which will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework, presentations and exams.

Our excellent teaching and support teams will help you develop the skills relevant to your degree from research and practical skills to critical thinking. And we offer free 24-hour laptop loans with full desktop software, free printing and Wi-Fi to use on or off campus, even over the weekend.

This course is based on 100% coursework.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods including written assessments, essays, reports, practical sessions, presentations and group assessments. You will be given regular feedback on your work. You will develop IT skills and the ability to interpret numerical data.

We'll test your understanding and progress with informal and formal tests.

The informal tests usually take place at least once per module, from which you’ll receive feedback from your tutor. The grades from these tests don’t count towards your final marks.

There are formal assessments for each module, usually at the end, which will count towards your module and your final marks.

Assessments are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback or feedback from an external examiner.

To help you achieve the best results, we will provide regular feedback.

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Careers

How can the BSc Hospitality and Tourism Management (Top-up) support your career?

There is an exciting diversity of tourism careers across the private, public and voluntary sectors.

Graduate job roles

Some of the roles for graduates within the tourism sector include:

Business development officers
Customer service agents
Graduate trainee managers
HR executives
Marketing executives
Project managers
Travel Consultants.

Graduate employers

Some of the companies our graduates have been employed by include:

City of London Corporation
Etihad
Eurostar
Marriott
Radisson Blu Edwardian
Thomas Cook
Travel Republic and Virgin Holidays.

Some graduates also go on to study further for a Master’s Degree or PhD qualification.

Our employability service Careers and Futures will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally. As an alumni, we offer you lifetime career support so we can help you as your progress.

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If you want to start your own company, our MDXcelerator student start-up support offers the opportunity to pitch your idea, gain expert mentoring, and win funding to launch your business.

Our MDX graduate competencies are the fundamental building blocks in preparing our students for their professional careers. They were developed by our Careers and Futures service through extensive research and collaboration with global, national, and local employers, as well as input from student groups across our campuses in London, Dubai and Mauritius.

The competencies are:

Leadership and Influence
Curiosity and Learning
Communication, Empathy, and Inclusion
Collaborative Innovation
Resilience and Adaptability
Problem Solving and Delivery
Technological Agility
Entrepreneurial Mindset

Find out more about graduate competencies at Middlesex.

Students at Middlesex span 122 countries and you will be part of our thriving global network. After you graduate, you'll join our alumni network. You will get access to:

Lifetime careers support from the Careers and Futures employability service;
A 20% discount on further postgraduate study, or 10% discount for alumni from our academic partners;
Raise your personal profile as one of our featured alumni;
Continued limited usage of the Sheppard Library;
Exclusive MDX alumni networks to connect with your peers.

Entry requirements

At Middlesex, we're proud of how we recognise the potential of future students like you. We make fair and aspirational offers because we want you to aim high, and we'll support you all the way.

Qualifications

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We’ll always be as flexible as possible and take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning. And, if you don’t quite get the grades you hoped for, we’ll also look at more than your qualifications. Things like your work experience, other achievements and your personal statement.

Our general entry requirements page outlines how we make offers where we have given a range (e.g. BBB – BBC in A levels), and how you will be made an offer if you are studying a combination of qualifications (e.g. BTEC and A level). In both cases, we will base this on information you’ve provided on your application. Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed, provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.

Mature students (over 21)

We welcome applications from mature candidates, including those without formal qualifications if you can demonstrate relevant experience and ability.

Academic credit

If you have a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex University course in year two or three. Find out how you can relevant qualifications or work experience.

If you have transfer courses, we may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.

Interviews

Interviews are not required for this course.

We welcome students from the UK, EU and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
Work placements and networking with top London employers
Career support to get you where you want to go after university

Qualifications

40 UG credits for Year 3 entry.

In addition to qualifications such as A level and International Baccalaureate, we accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more on your country's support page. If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office.

English language

You'll need good English language skills to study with us. The most common qualification we accept is the IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in all sections). We also normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. For some EU countries, we may be able to accept English language competency evidenced through your high school qualification. Find out more about our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

Visas

To study with us in the UK, you will need a student route visa.

Interviews

You won’t be required to attend an interview for this course.

Please apply via UCAS using the UCAS code N802.

Need help with your application? Check out our undergraduate application page.

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"I really enjoyed meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures. Having a diverse range of students made class debates much more interesting. My experience and degree from Middlesex helped me develop and strengthen key skills which all employers look for. I left Middlesex confident and knowing I would secure a good job."

Naila Malik - International Tourism Management graduate

Fees and funding

The fees below are for the 2026/27 academic year:

UK students¹

Full-time: £9,790*

Part-time: £81 per taught credit

International students²

Full-time students: £17,200

Part-time students: £143

*Changes to tuition fees from the 2026-2027 academic year for UK undergraduate students

For the 2026/27 academic year, the maximum annual tuition fee applicable to UK undergraduate students for approved providers will increase to:

£9,790 for standard full-time courses
£11,750 for full-time accelerated courses
£7,335 for part-time courses

For courses with an integrated foundation year, the first-year fee is £9,790 for courses in science, engineering and creative and performing arts, and £5,760 for classroom-based courses.

Maintenance loans will also rise each year in line with inflation.

Accordingly, these are the fees that will be charged by the University for UK undergraduate students in the 2026/27 academic year subject to parliamentary approval taking place in early 2026.

UK Government information on tuition fees for UK undergraduate students in the 2027/2028 academic year

The changes below will apply from 1 August 2027. The government intends to lay regulations implementing these changes in early 2026 and will be subject to Parliamentary procedure. Further information can be found at GOV.UK's tuition fee changes webpage.

For the 2027/28 academic year, it is anticipated that the maximum annual tuition fee applicable to UK undergraduate students for approved providers will increase to:

£10,050 for standard full-time courses
£12,060 for full-time accelerated courses
£7,530 for part-time courses

This means that if you start your studies in September 2026 on a standard full-time course, you will pay an annual tuition fee of £9,790 for your first year which will then rise to £10,050 for your second year of study starting in September 2027.

Subsequent tuition fee rises for UK undergraduate students

Depending on the duration of your study, your tuition fees for subsequent academic years beyond the 2027/28 academic year may therefore be subject to further inflationary increases by the UK government in due course. This means that the fee set out above is likely to be increased again for the 2028/29 academic year.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students directly in writing at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which the rise may apply.

The following study tools are included in your fees:

Free access to the resources, learning materials and software you need to succeed on your course
Free laptop loans for up to 24 hours
Free printing for academic paperwork.

The following course-related costs are not included in the fees, and you will need to budget for these:

Desktop or laptop computer with a stable internet connection, plus a webcam, microphone, and headset.

To help make uni affordable, we do everything we can to support you. Find out more about undergraduate finance and all of our scholarships and bursaries.

Fees disclaimers

1. UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase undergraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

Important information

We’ll carefully manage any future changes to courses, or the support and other services available to you, if these are necessary because of things like changes to government health and safety advice, or any changes to the law.

Any decisions will be taken in line with both external advice and the University’s Regulations which include information on this.

Our priority will always be to maintain academic standards and quality so that your learning outcomes are not affected by any adjustments that we may have to make.

At all times we’ll aim to keep you well informed of how we may need to respond to changing circumstances, and about support that we’ll provide to you.