Curso de Gestión Hotelera
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This London-based Masters course is designed to give you a head start in the tourism and hospitality sectors, which are part of one of the world’s largest industries. The course brings together a rigorous social science approach with the development of skills that are needed by, for example, restaurant entrepreneurs, resort coordinators and hotel managers.
We welcome applications from graduates of any discipline. You will study theoretical approaches through modules such as ‘Critical Tourism Theory and Methods’ and ‘International Tourism and Development’. There is a core module in ‘Hospitality Management Studies’ and an optional module with a focus on work-based learning. You will negotiate the final phase of the course with your tutors to reflect your personal interests and career aspirations.
The University of Sunderland is ranked seventh in the UK for tourism, transport and travel, according to The Guardian University Guide 2013. Our active research interests include cultural geographies of tourism, tourism political economies, heritage management and events.
Typical offer for this course
Postgraduate/professional diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, plus at least one year of work experience.
Academic Qualifications
For postgraduate courses it is necessary to have a degree equivalent to a UK honours degree and in some cases, relevant work experience.
English Language Requirement
If English is not your first language you should have at least one of the following qualifications (or equivalent) as a minimum:
British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking
Pearson Test of English Academic with a minimum score in each individual element of 51 and 52 overall
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) grade C or above
Cambridge Certification in Advanced English (CAE) grade C or above
O-Level English Language or GCSE English Language grades A, B or C (UK Exam board)
Please note: Some courses require a higher level of English language – read the course description carefully to see if this applies to your chosen course.
If you do not meet the required English language requirements, we recommend that you take one of our English improvement courses. The purpose of these courses is to improve your skills to the level required in order to apply for a university degree course.
Modules on this course include:
International Tourism and Development (30 Credits)
Critical Tourism Theory and Methods (30 Credits)
Hospitality Management Studies (30 Credits)
Tourism and Hospitality Major Project (60 Credits)
Plus choose one optional module from the following list:
Current Practices in Tourism, Hospitality and Events (30 Credits)
Tourism Development Independent Study (30 Credits)
Hospitality Work-Based Learning (30 Credits)
Your Masters qualification will help you progress rapidly in tourism and hospitality management. Potential employers include:
Hotel and resort management
Attractions and museums
Destination marketing agencies
Tourism companies
Restaurant and bar management
Catering management
Another option is to set up your own tourism or hospitality business, drawing on the entrepreneurial resources that are available through our Careers & Employability Service.