MSc Sustainable Tourism & Global Challenges (Dumfries campus) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A Dumfries-campus MSc on sustainable tourism as a response to local and global challenges, covering policy and practice for managing tourism and its environmental and cultural effects. The region includes a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four core courses (Interdisciplinary research methods for social and environmental sustainability, Sustainable Tourism, The Economics of Circular Tourism, Wildlife Tourism and Environmental Responsibility) and two options, then a dissertation or work placement. Some courses include study trips.

Career pathways

Roles with tour companies, heritage attractions, museums and hotel groups, including policy officer, destination manager and sustainability assessor; also consultancy, government and planning bodies, the third sector, education and research degrees.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject; 2.2 may sometimes be accepted. Applicants with significant relevant work experience and lower qualifications may be considered; a CV should accompany the application. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (other accepted tests listed by the university; tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (Home & RUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,390 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International & EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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