COURSE OVERVIEW
Are you interested in a career in tourism where you can help build a more sustainable future for all?
If you want to develop the advanced knowledge and skills to make vital decisions that influence the future of the tourism industry locally and internationally, our MSc International Tourism Management is perfect for you.
The travel and tourism sector continues to grow faster than the overall economy. In addition to the fiscal benefits it offers, tourism can also contribute to environmental improvements and enhanced quality of life. At the same time, tourism is also increasingly associated with a variety of economic, sociocultural and environmental challenges.
Founded on the principles underpinning the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, Swansea University’s MSc in International Tourism Management will equip you with the skills and insights needed to critically evaluate the future of the tourism industry, whether in the UK or overseas. Blending key concepts from business, management and the social sciences, and examples from across the globe, you’ll leave prepared to advocate for more responsible forms of tourism at the local, national and global level.
You will also experience local and overseas destinations through a series of field visits, including an international Tourism Study Tour designed to help you understand the complexities and requirements of managing a tourism destination or enterprise. For more information on these field trips and associated costs please see the ‘Field Trips’ and ‘Additional Costs’ expanders below.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak field trips, including international field trips, may be subject to change. All students will be notified concerning any changes made to the programme's syllabus.
WHY INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT AT SWANSEA?
- The department has strong industry links both locally and globally, giving you the opportunity to evaluate the future of the tourism sector
- Taught by expert academics who produce cutting-edge research in the tourism industry
- Undertake study trips in the UK and internationally to put theory into practice
- Develop key critical thinking, practical and transferable skills which will prepare you for a career in a variety of tourism settings
- Open to applicants with backgrounds in tourism, business or social science-related subjects
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We have an excellent track record in helping our students gain rewarding positions in organisations of all sizes, from small businesses to large corporations, both locally and globally.
Whether your target is Merlin Entertainment, TUI Group, Hilton Worldwide or Marriott International this degree makes you a strong candidate for any potential employer.
Your next step could lie in any of these roles:
- Tourism Director
- Destination Marketer
- Accommodation or Event Manager
- Tourism Researcher or Consultant
Modules
Swansea University’s MSc in International Tourism Management will equip you with the skills and insights needed to critically evaluate the future of the tourism industry, whether in the UK or overseas.
Disclaimer: Module selection options may change
MSc 1 Year Full-time
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Students choose 180 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
- International Tourism Business
- Marketing Tourism Experiences
- Tourism Planning and Policy
- The Global Context of Tourism
- Tourism Study Tour
- Research Methods for Marketing and Tourism
- Critical Tourism Theory
- Digital Tourism
* Scholarships available for international students.
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