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Study Details: MSc 2 years
An international programme informed by world-leading research to develop an in-depth knowledge of tourism destination management.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the world’s largest arts festival, Edinburgh welcomes visitors from across the world all year round. As a result, the city boasts a thriving tourism industry with global connections and is world-renowned for its authentic and innovative tourism experiences.
Edinburgh Napier University has been teaching tourism for over 25 years and specialises in applied, research-informed learning to provide the graduate employability skills needed for successful careers in the international tourism industry.
The MSc International Tourism Destination Management programme will equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully operate in an international tourism business. You will study alongside leading tourism academics to build an in-depth knowledge of tourism management, destination marketing and experience design to enhance your career within the sector. This programme is ideal for those with no background in tourism wishing to upskill and move into a vibrant, fast-paced and diverse industry.
Typical entry points to this course are in January and September. Please enquire for more information.
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme. Please note this is a conversion programme and may not be suitable for those with an academic background in tourism.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.
The University does not sponsor students to study on part-time programmes in the UK under the Student Visa route. International Applicants must therefore have other valid immigration leave to study on this programme.
This course has academic entry requirements which are assessed alongside relevant work experience. Full details of any relevant work experience, including references should be submitted with your application and may be considered for entry where the minimum academic entry requirements are below those required.
Usually, unrelated work experience is not considered sufficient for entry without meeting the minimum academic entry requirements. Please contact us with your specific circumstances by submitting an enquiry form above and we will be happy to discuss your options.
If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the Postgraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form.
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As a wide-reaching industry, a Postgraduate degree in tourism provides a variety of career pathways including:
You’ll gain organisational and business skills that take into account the diversity of cultures involved in developing and managing international tourism. Through lectures, guest speakers and case studies, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the issues and concepts involved in international tourism development, as well as marketing practice and heritage considerations around the world.
We will help you to develop skills, such as formulating policy and planning for the future, as well as developing your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.
Upon completion of the course, you’ll be able to devise sustainable policies and strategies by understanding the key challenges and issues facing the tourism sector. You will also be equipped with creative, innovative and practical solutions to enhance your employability within the industry.
With the number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, you’ll have plenty of options for part-time work, internships and employment after graduation.
This part-time course will take up to 2 years to complete and will be structured to support the student through their journey.
You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, guest lectures, tutorials and independent study.
The programme is predominantly assessed with coursework assignments including: reports; projects; essays; presentations; and portfolios. You will also complete a standalone research proposal and an in-depth MSc Dissertation to complete the programme.
Whether you want to move up in your career, or onto a new one, our innovative, industry-focused postgraduate courses can give you the skills you need ...
