Sustainable Tourism & Global Challenges (Dumfries Campus) MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Glasgow |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme will give you a strong understanding of sustainable tourism. You will develop an awareness of the cultural and environmental issues influenced by tourism and be able to apply critical and practical solutions. There are a number of interesting roles and entrepreneurial opportunities within tourism in the public and private sectors such as working for tour companies, heritage attractions, museums, and hotel groups. Specific jobs include policy officers, destination managers and sustainability assessors. You could also work as a consultant in business, as part of a local, national or international government team and on planning bodies (such as the UN's World Tourism Organization or the World Travel and Tourism Organization). There has also been a recent increase in roles within the third sector, designed to support sustainable transitions within tourism. In addition, there are jobs available in education, particularly at college and university level. Your degree may enable you to consider studying for a research degree to consolidate your expertise.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme will give you a strong understanding of sustainable tourism. You will develop an awareness of the cultural and environmental issues influenced by tourism and be able to apply critical and practical solutions. There are a number of interesting roles and entrepreneurial opportunities within tourism in the public and private sectors such as working for tour companies, heritage attractions, museums, and hotel groups. Specific jobs include policy officers, destination managers and sustainability assessors. You could also work as a consultant in business, as part of a local, national or international government team and on planning bodies (such as the UN's World Tourism Organization or the World Travel and Tourism Organization). There has also been a recent increase in roles within the third sector, designed to support sustainable transitions within tourism. In addition, there are jobs available in education, particularly at college and university level. Your degree may enable you to consider studying for a research degree to consolidate your expertise.

Admission Requirements

176+
6.5+
79+
59+
2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in any subject. Applicants with lower second-class Honours degree and/or professional experience in a relevant field may also be considered.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,650 GBP
International
24,000 GBP

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