Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 – Apply anytime.
- Starting February 2027 – Apply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Management Studies, Hospitality Management, Tourism & Leisure
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. Visit the programme website for more information
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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Crisis management in world tourism cities
- Development challenges in world tourism cities
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
- Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 30,229 AUD / year (≈ 16,000 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,258 AUD / year (≈ 4,900 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time:
- National - £2,450 (September)
- International - £8,000 (September)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,148-4,075 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Tourism Management.
Available Scholarships
- The AMO Scholarship – 5,000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified – University of West London
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 – U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship – 1,000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 – ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships – 3,500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 – ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students – 19,000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified – Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 – Boustany Foundation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1,000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 – IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1,000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 – Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students – 5,000 USD – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 – educations.com
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – 10,000 USD – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 – Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – 1,000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 – Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – 3,000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 – Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – 22,500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1,500 USD – Deadline: Not specified – IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12,000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme