Tourism Management University of West London

Overview

Throughout the  Tourism Management course from the University of West London you will receive training in a range of research methods and theoretical approaches. You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, creativity, motivation and a deep interest in all aspects of tourism. 

Working closely with your supervisors, you will undertake a rigorous scientific investigation, generating significant discoveries relevant to business, social life and academic scholarship. 

Career opportunities:

As a PhD graduate, you will be a recognised authority within your research field. Having gained valuable transferable skills during your PhD, you will be a self-motivated project managers with excellent organisational and analytical skills, experienced in public speaking and event planning with an ability to effectively collect, analyse, interpret and communicate large amounts of complex data. 

Most of our graduates do go on to careers within academia; some graduates take their research and teaching expertise into other professions.

• the business sector
  • consultancies
  • hotel
  • restaurant
• travel technology
• food manufacturing and catering
• airlines and airports
  • destination management organisations
  • public administration.

Job roles

• travel brand manager  
• hotel manager 
• corporate communications consultant 
• advertising account director  
• PR consultant
• marketing manager
• event manager
• project manager
• operations manager.

Graduate employers

• airports / seaports
• international hotels
• UK hotel and leisure groups
• public sector tourism agencies
• airlines.