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MSc International Tourism Destination Management

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    MSc 1 years

Course Description

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.

Entry Requirements

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.

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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Student Destinations

As a wide-reaching industry, a Postgraduate degree in tourism provides a variety of career pathways including: 

  • Destination development, marketing and promotion 
  • Cultural services management
  • Operations management
  • Tour operations 
  • Airline and airport management 
  • Public sector organisations, policy and tourism governance 
  • Retail and hospitality

Module Details

Modules that you will study* as part of this course:

  • Case Studies in International Tourism ( TSM11105 )
  • Contemporary Issues in Festivals and Events ( TSM11123 )
  • Destination Marketing ( TSM11120 )
  • Developing Intercultural Competence in the Workplace ( IBC11102 )
  • Dissertation ( TBS11130 )
  • Experience Design and Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events ( TSM11114 )
  • Managing Heritage Tourism ( TSM11104 )
  • Research Methods ( SOE11131 )
  • Skills for Success ( TBS11108 )
  • Tourism Concepts and Issues ( TSM11111 )
  • Tourism, Society and Visual Culture ( TSM11109 )

* These are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

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