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Study Details: MA 1 year full-time
Effective management of tourism development is essential for the future of destinations, communities and the travel and tourism industry. The term ‘over-tourism’ and its associated global impacts has highlighted a real and urgent need for managers who are capable of developing the tourism industry in a sustainable way.
The University of Northampton’s MA tourism development degree provides students with higher-level knowledge, skills and capabilities to pursue a specialist career in a broad range of areas in the tourism industry across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Highlights
To be accepted onto this MA International Tourism Development degree, you will normally need to hold a recognised First or Second Class Honours degree from a UK university (or an international equivalent).
We consider a wide range of first degree disciplines, which include travel, tourism, and international development.
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If you are interested in pursuing a specialist career in destination management, sustainable tourism management or international development, then studying the International Tourism Development MA is an ideal progression for you. University of Northampton graduates have gone on to work within development organisations, NGOs, aid organisations, post conflict and disaster charities, as well as public and private sector tourism organisations.
Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 24/25. The modules relating to the academic year 25/26 will be available from June 2025.
You will be introduced to the main themes in destination and tourism development, enabling you to analyse the strategic and dynamic nature of international tourist destinations and issues facing destination managers. Modules in semester one will highlight the need to ensure long-term viability of destination resources through themes such as international sustainable development and futures studies. You will have the option to choose to focus on developing competency in digital marketing.
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