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International Tourism and Aviation Management MA Enhanced Extended Masters

International Tourism and Aviation Management MA Enhanced Extended Masters

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

15 months

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Aviation

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

Would you like to enhance your career prospects in aviation or international tourism management? This Masters degree will equip you with the critical understanding and advanced research skills you need to work towards a managerial career in either of these growing service industries.

This Masters course stands out for the specialist mix of subjects available to study, taught by our highly experienced team. Throughout the course you will have opportunities to apply theory, including work on industry briefs, fieldwork and trips, and industry guest speakers.

The coronavirus pandemic is creating challenges for the industry but is also driving innovation and change across the sector. Join this Masters course and graduate in a strong position to be a part of the industry’s transformation.

Study & career progression

On graduation, you could go on to work in a variety of sectors anywhere in the world, including:

  • airside
  • portside
  • tour operations
  • attractions management
  • business travel.

If there is a particular area that you would like to explore at MPhil or PhD level, please see the research options at our specialist Graduate School.

Modules

You will consider the central role of destination management within the tourist system. You will focus on how destinations are marketed, planned and managed, and reflects on how Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) conduct their business. You will consider major opportunities, challenges and issues DMOs face as well as their ability to compete in global leisure and business travel markets.
Critical Thinking, Analysis and Evaluation - Core
Strategic Management for the Tourism and Aviation Industry - Core
Advanced Study Skills - Core
English (Business English on the Enhanced course)
Statistics

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,200

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,500

Entry requirements

To study the Extended Masters programme students will need: a Bachelor's degree.

University information

The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its high graduate employment rate. All postgraduate courses at UWL are specifically designed to enable students to thrive in successful future careers across both academia and industry. UWL has invested £150m in its campus in recent years. New state-of-the-art facilities accessible to postgraduate students include a radio studio, performance spaces, industry-leading...more