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PhD of Tourism, Hospitality and Events

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Two-year degree in tourism, Hospitality and events management.

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

  • Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Tourism
  • Hospitality and Events.

Career outcomes

  • Hospitality manager
  • Events manager
  • Hotel supervisor
  • Travel agent
  • Spa manager
  • Event and conference organiser
  • Tourism operator
  • Tour guide

Curriculum

  • Two-year programme of 72 credit points: 20 core subjects and four electives. Level 1: introduction to tourism
  • Hospitality and events
  • Accounting
  • Data analysis
  • Marketing
  • Business law. Level 2: events management
  • Food and beverage
  • Project management. Level 3: experience design
  • Revenue and yield management
  • Destination management and an internship or project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum 2:1 at undergraduate level (or international equivalent)
  • Applicants will also be required to have completed a postgraduate degree in Tourism
  • Hospitality or Events or a related subject or have appropriate professional experience.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence
  4. Research proposal or department pro forma
  5. CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,675 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,502 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentEssex Business School
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.