Do I need to work in aviation to enrol?

No. Candidates from travel, tourism, hospitality or related management backgrounds are typically eligible. Aviation content is built up during the course rather than assumed at entry.

Will this Master open up roles with major airlines?

Major airlines hire for senior roles based on a mix of qualifications, experience and assessment. The Master in International Travel, Aviation and Tourism Management contributes to a strong profile; experience does the rest.

Is the Master recognised internationally?

UK postgraduate qualifications in travel and aviation are typically respected by international employers, although each market and employer has its own recognition framework. Verify locally if you plan to work in regulated aviation contexts.

Can I study the Master online while working?

Online and blended modes are realistic for working professionals depending on the intake. Confirm specifics with admissions before enrolment.

What does the Master cost?

Tuition varies by mode and intake. Admissions provides the current fee schedule and any payment options on enquiry.

Master in International Travel, Aviation & Tourism Management | LSTH

Master in International Travel, Aviation and Tourism Management (MITATM039) at LSTH

This is a postgraduate qualification for people who already have some weight behind them in travel, aviation or tourism, and want to consolidate it into a senior management profile. The Master in International Travel, Aviation and Tourism Management (MITATM039) treats the field as a single ecosystem rather than three separate boxes.

The course is shaped for strategic decision-makers — people who'll sit at the join between airlines, tour groups, destination organisations and corporate travel teams.

Why a Cross-Field Master Outperforms Narrow Specialisation at Senior Level

Senior travel roles touch airlines, agencies, suppliers and destinations all at once. The Master in International Travel, Aviation and Tourism Management (MITATM039) is built to mirror that real-world structure. Specialist masters dig deeper in one box, but they often struggle when graduates take on broad cross-supplier responsibilities.

Who This Master Is For

Travel and tour operator managers stepping into senior leadership.
Airline mid-level staff wanting an academic postgraduate credential.
Tourism board or DMO professionals expanding into strategic roles.
Bachelor-qualified graduates from related fields moving into travel.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Master in International Travel, Aviation and Tourism Management often progress into senior tour operator roles, airline product or commercial positions, tourism board management, MICE leadership and corporate travel consultancy. Some move into consulting or start their own travel ventures. Career outcomes always depend on prior experience and market timing — the Master is supportive, not deterministic.

How the Master Is Delivered

Postgraduate modes — on-campus, online and blended — are confirmed at enrolment. Module structure and dissertation or project requirements are detailed at the same point. Working professionals are catered for through flexible scheduling where possible.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
IELTS 6.0 (or recognised equivalent) for international applicants.
A short statement of career direction.
Two references — academic or professional — preferred.

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