MSc Hospitality Leadership
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Location: High Wycombe
- Duration: One Year
- Start Date: September 2025 and January 2026
The increasingly professionalised and globalised nature of the hospitality industry means that employers are looking for management and leadership graduates with an academically informed understanding of these sectors as well as the critical skills needed to solve a range of management-related problems.
Through a combination of academic rigour with practical engagement with innovative industry partners and applied research, our Masters in Hospitality Leadership will help equip you with the knowledge, strategic vision and competences to take a leading role in your chosen workplace.
On this MSc Hospitality Leadership degree, we work with several hotel and hospitality partners for mentoring, live briefs, placements, internships and visits. These include, but are not limited to; , , , , , , , , , , and .
You will also benefit from the industry mentorship programme offered by our partner organisations. In each year you鈥檒l be allocated an industry mentor from one of our great partners, here you鈥檒l have the opportunity to learn directly from successful hotel and hospitality leaders.
Undertaking work experience is an integral part of the MSc (Hons) Hospitality Leadership degree. This unique approach to studying at BNU, is underlined by our core belief that practical, hands-on experience must always complement a theoretical, research-informed teaching strategy. That is why, as part of your core curriculum, in year two, you鈥檒l put your skills and knowledge into practice through an integrated internship.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage in co-curricular, by taking part in community projects organised in collaboration with local hotels, as well as attending guest talks, industry visits and a wide range of networking events, conferences and seminars organised by our school and our industry partners.
Our portfolio of hotel and hospitality courses are accredited and linked to some huge industry bodies. If you decide to study one of our fast-paced degrees, you鈥檒l benefit from our connection with the , the world鈥檚 leading, award-winning, professional membership body for hospitality professionals around the globe.
We鈥檙e also part of the (CHME). Through this connection you鈥檒l have the opportunity to get close to the industry while you study and gain work experience and build your professional networks.
During your time studying on the Hospitality Leadership degree, you鈥檒l have access to our High Wycombe Campus. Here you鈥檒l benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as newly built study and social areas. Our Library is open 24/7 and offers a range of resources to support your studies. We also have a Student Learning Achievement Team, who offer tailored support with research skills, critical thinking and referencing .
You鈥檒l also be automatically a member of our Students鈥 Union, which was rated No.1 in the UK in the 2024 National Student Survey. We are the only university in the UK to offer free access to a huge range of events and entertainment, CV building activities, as well as competitive and recreational sport and wellbeing activities to enrich your time with us as part of our 鈥楤ig Deal鈥.
What will I learn?
Our practice-based MSc in Hospitality Leadership can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to bolster your career prospects in this field.
We will help you to develop your industry knowledge and professional skills by gaining valuable experience in a fully commercial hotel and other industry partner hotels alongside your studies.
As hospitality expands further into emerging markets and the demands for highly skilled and intellectually agile graduates increases, the leading managers and leaders of tomorrow must also be technically-adept in terms of mastering a wide portfolio of skills.
Different facets of hospitality as practised within and across countries at different levels of development and within a variety of business and management cultures will be covered.
We will help you to grow as a professional, building your confidence and the flexibility you need to thrive in this industry. We鈥檒l also encourage you to take a strategic approach to various sectors of the industries. This will enhance your understanding of the ever-changing business, economic and social demands placed on these complex industries.
By collaborating with institutions like Hotel and Hospitality School and BNU, we not only shape the future workforce but also identify promising individuals who can bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our business.鈥Kerry Crompton-Harris People Director at Compass
How will I be taught and assessed?
We adopt a research-informed, industry-centric teaching and learning approach. This includes classic lectures and seminars, as well innovative teaching methods such as real-world case studies, hands-on projects and practical work experience. We balance the academic requirements of a master鈥檚 degree with practical skills and industry experience. You will benefit from our strong employer, industry, and trade association links as well as case studies, debates, competitions, masterclasses, and placement opportunities with our industry partners.
You鈥檒l learn from lecturers with years of industry and academic expertise. Many of whom are research-active, and are involved in a wide range of research areas, from green corporate reputation to sustainable hospitality management, sustainable business behaviour and customer attitude.
You will be assessed through a range of traditional and innovative assessment methods, including:
- essays
- reports
- debates
- student-led seminars
- pitches
- live briefs
- podcasts
- case studies
- industry projects
- Dragon-Den style assessments
- And creative live presentations.
Guest speakers are invited to deliver sessions, so you can learn from their expertise and insights. Our strong links with industry professionals and trade associations ensure that you will have access to unique guest talks, networking events, industry trade shows and seminars.
We encourage you to attend free networking events offered by our school and our partner organisations, to enable you to build strategic cultural capital that is so valuable for being a successful leader in this fast-evolving industry.
What are the course entry requirements?
Applicants need to have a minimum of a 2.2 Bachelor degree (with Honours) in a Business, Hospitality or Events subject or equivalent overseas Bachelor鈥檚 degree recognised by BNU.
Applicants without the above may be admitted if they have a minimum of three years relevant professional work experience. Relevant work experience includes at least a supervisory or junior management level position in the hospitality industry or professional work experience gained in another sector, but with a demonstrable link and/or connection to these sectors (e.g., museums and arts organisations, local authority leisure services)
International students for whom English is a second language require an IELTS score of 6.5, with no area below 6.0 (or a recognised equivalent).
If you have studied qualifications in another country, please check our requirements on the Your Country page.
Modules
This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.
What are the tuition fees
Home
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Home, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: 拢10,990 per year *
International
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Overseas/International, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: 拢15,550 per year *
Following the Government鈥檚 announcement of 4 November 2024, we will be increasing our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for UK students to 拢9,535 per year from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Our part-time fees for UK undergraduate students will increase to 拢7,145 per annum. Please visit鈥, on the Government鈥檚 website, for more information about the changes.
Tuition fees for Home undergraduate students (including with foundation year) may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Government.鈥
Tuition fees for both new and continuing international students may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year.鈥
Tuition fees for postgraduate courses and CPD may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year. This increase will apply to both new and continuing students.鈥
We understand, and really appreciate, the significant financial commitment our students make when they choose to study at BNU. We take our responsibilities to our students very seriously, and are ambitious for each to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen career. Our fees help us to continue providing our students with a high-quality education, and to invest in the services and facilities which create an excellent student experience at BNU.
The following factors will be considered by the University when we set the annual fees: measures of inflation such as the retail price indices; projected increases in University costs; and any changes in the level of funding for teaching received from the Government.
Scholarships
If you are an International student and enrol on this course, you may be eligible for a scholarship of 拢1,500. To find out more, and for eligibility criteria, visit our Postgraduate Finance Support section.
What are my career prospects?
The Hospitality Industry is currently short of talented and passionate leaders. If you aspire to become such a leader and have the desire to study hospitality leadership at a higher level, this programme will help you leave as a professional future leader and take the next step to an exciting and progressive career in Hospitality.
Our MSc in Hospitality Leadership will help prepare you for a range of career possibilities, such as:
- Hotel Manager
- Hospitality Operation Manager
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Event Manager
- Marketing Director
- Head of Human Resource Management
- Director of Housekeeping
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