Course summary
Thanks to its rich history, abundance of heritage attractions, UNESCO World Heritage Status and world-famous arts festival, Edinburgh is a popular destination for a rising number of cultural tourists from all over the world – which is why it’s a great place for you to study MSc International Heritage & Cultural Tourism Management. 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 Heritage & Cultural Tourism Management programme is ideal for those with prior scholarship in tourism, leisure or travel-related subjects. This advanced degree will equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully operate a heritage or cultural tourism business and devise policies and strategies for the industry. You will study alongside leading tourism academics to build an advanced knowledge of heritage management, natural area tourism, experience design and visual culture to enhance your career within the sector.
Modules
Subjects include: Tourism concepts and issues; managing heritage tourism; tourism, society and visual culture; experience design and management; research methods; dissertation.
Assessment method
Dissertation.
Entry requirements
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in Tourism, Leisure, or other travel-related subjects in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry. If English is not your first language you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5 (or an equivalent qualification).
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ