Master of Science Tourism and HospitalityAwarded by: University of Sunderland, UK
Programme Objectives
The MSc Tourism and Hospitality programme has been designed to facilitate a combination of real-world experience and critical reflection through fieldwork and classroom-based activities.
The programme applies a social scientific approach to both tourism and hospitality studies through a focus on the contexts of globalisation,commercialisation and consumption.
A particular strength of the programme is the consideration of the linkages between the travel, tourism and hospitality industries in relation to organisation and management, as well as in providing satisfactory experiences to consumers.
Why University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland places its 20,000 students at the heart of everything it does, providing life changing opportunities for a diverse and vibrant learning community.
Sunderland is an internationally connected university, with 18 educational partners in 12 countries. Almost a third of our students study for a Sunderland degree off-campus in their own country – meaning the University is regarded as a pioneer in transnational education. In addition our international reach is growing and we attract students to Sunderland and to the University of Sunderland in London from over 100 countries.
The University is acknowledged as one of the UK’s top providers of Transnational Education with over 6,500 students studying for University of Sunderland academic awards with quality assured partners in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Botswana, Germany, Kenya, Uzbekistan and Trinidad.
Our student support and research-informed curriculum mean learners develop the skills and flexibility employers are looking for, and the behaviours and values that contribute towards social responsibility and citizenship.
Our research has been classed as 'world leading' in 10 subjects and 'internationally excellent' in an additional three subjects, by the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Career Opportunities
Past students from University of Sunderland tourism programmes have gone on to a range of management careers including attractions, museums and destination marketing.
Students may also choose to set up a tourist or hospitality business or go to research and lecturing.
Tourism Concepts and Issues
Hospitality Management Studies
Research Methods for the Services Sector
Current Practices in the Visitor Economy
Tourism and Hospitality Major Project
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 20 (tutorial)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
12 Months | Mar 2021 | Feb 2022 |
Jul 2021 | Jun 2022 | |
Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 |
Part-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
18 Months | TBC | TBC |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees |
---|---|---|
Full-time | S$19,260.00 | S$700.00 - S$1,700.00 |
Part-time | S$18,725.00 | S$700.00 - S$1,700.00 |
Application fees: S$160.50
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 19 and above and possess one of the following:
A second lower class Bachelor's degree (any discipline)
OR
Other qualifications or appropriate experience recognised as being the equivalent of an honours degree
Note: All applications are subject to University approval.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
OR
TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (Listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
OR
Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)
OR
Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)
OR
Pass the MDIS English Placement Test
OR
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
OR
Equivalent
Financial Assistance Scheme
Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.
Study Loans
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
TCC Limited | +65 - 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
Bank of China | 1800 669 5566 | http://www.bankofchina.com/sg |
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
12 Months | Mar 2021 | Feb 2022 |
Jul 2021 | Jun 2022 | |
Nov 2021 | Oct 2022 |
Fees & Structure
Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees |
S$21,400.00 | S$2,700.00 - S$2,800.00 |
Application fees: S$481.50
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be of age 19 and above and possess one of the following:
A second lower class Bachelor's degree (any discipline)
OR
Other qualifications or appropriate experience recognised as being the equivalent of an honours degre
English Language Requirements
If English is not the first language, applicants are required to meet one of the following requirements:
IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
OR
TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (Listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
OR
Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)
OR
Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)
OR
Pass the MDIS English Placement Test
OR
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
OR
Equivalent
Application Procedure
International student is required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore.
Applicant is required to submit the following documents to MDIS:
MDIS Application Form
- 4 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. (against white background)
- 1 copy of Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) e-Form 16
- Copy of applicant's passport pages showing his/ her particulars and travel and travel document's date of validity. (At least 1 year)
- Copy of applicant's Birth Certificate / Affidavit
- Copy of applicant's Certified / Notarised copy of Education Results/Certificates and Transcripts ( with detailed results)
- Copy of the student pass (For applicants transferred from other schools in Singapore) or Notification for Cancellation of Student Pass, Visit pass and Embarkation Form.
- Must show proof of English Medium Study / First Placement Test Attempted / IELTS / TOEFL
- Copy of financial ability. (e.g. bank statement, fixed deposit / saving account ) • Visa Required Country only (E.g. minimum amount of RMB150,000 for PRC only)
- Proof of parent's occupation (PRC only)
- University Matriculation Form (if applicable)
- Letter by applicant indicating interest to study with MDIS (study plan/ statement of purpose) for Master programmes
*Notarized English translations are needed if documents are in other languages.
For more enquiries, please contact us at 6278 8000 or email us at ib@mdis.edu.sg.
MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement.
You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.
Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detailed information.
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time: 12 Months,
Part-time: 18 months
Award
MASTERS
Commencement Dates
Full-time Programme
Mar 2021
Jul 2021
Nov 2021
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline: +65 6796 7660
- China: +65 9066 8857 / +65 8305 5107
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- Vietnam: +65 9814 2969 / +65 8511 6647
- Korea: +65 8356 0203
- Laos / Cambodia: +65 8779 6040
- Myanmar / Thailand: +65 8779 6040
- Malaysia: +65 9814 2969
- Indonesia: +62 859 5953 7858
- Russia / Others: +65 8356 0203
- Sri Lanka / Bangladesh: +65 8950 9987