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PhD of Tourism Management
- London, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A four-year degree preparing sustainable tourism managers, With 500 hours of work experience.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Tourism Management
- Solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Four years
- 120 Credits. The first two years cover tourism
- Business basics such as accounting.
Career outcomes
- Hotel general manager
- Resort manager
- Tourism product developer
- Event and sponsorship coordinator
- Marketing manager
- Lodge manager
- Adventure tourism entrepreneur
Curriculum
- Four years
- 120 Credits. The first two years cover tourism and business basics such as accounting
- Marketing and human resources
- The final two years add a specialisation and a capstone. All students complete 500 hours of tourism work experience
- With co-op available. Majors in adventure studies
- Entrepreneurship or tourism studies.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK upper second-class honours degree (2:1) and a Master's with Merit or Distinction
- Or recognised overseas equivalent
- Research proposal required.
Accepted academic background
Good first degree (First or Upper Second) in a relevant field and a master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, MRes) with Merit or equivalent postgraduate or research experience, Research proposal
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 58 (55+ each)
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 4.5
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £16,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 58 (55+ each), PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

