What will I learn?

With a research degree from Middlesex University, you'll get an unprecedented opportunity to explore the field of tourism and hospitality management – and making a lasting contribution to existing knowledge and research. In essence, the difference between an MPhil and a PhD relates to the contribution you make to existing knowledge on the research topic that you've selected:A PhD contributes new knowledge beyond what's currently availableAn MPhil contributes new understanding of existing knowledge, by way of a critical review or evaluationA Director of Studies and at least one (second) supervisor from the University will conduct your research supervision. Often, an external supervisor is also involved.Your supervisors will act as personal tutors, helping you to clarify your initial objectives, structure your research and develop supplementary skills. They also advise on subject reading, relevant taught courses, research seminars and workshops.Full-time, Part-timeStartOctober 2024

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,000.00 (18,52,255) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Hendon Campus

The Burroughs,

London,

Greater London,

NW4 4BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,000.00 (18,52,255) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Hendon Campus

The Burroughs,

London,

Greater London,

NW4 4BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

For doctoral research, applicants are expected to have at least one of the following:

An undergraduate degree, usually with class 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant subject
A relevant master's qualification or equivalent evidence of prior professional practice or learning that meets the higher education provider's criteria and guidelines for the recognition of prior learning for the purpose of meeting entry requirements for a programme (including, for example, the required amount of prior publications or other output specified for applicants for the award of PhD by published work)

PhD

If you'd like to enrol for our PhD course, you'll first need to enrol for the MPhil and then transfer to a PhD once you've made enough progress with your research – typically after 18-24 months.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.