Management and Sustainable Tourism

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Masters in Management & Sustainable Tourism blends urban study in Glasgow with rural learning in Dumfries. You will develop practical skills in managing tourism’s socio-cultural and environmental impacts. You will be equipped with the skills to create sustainable tourism strategies that benefit communities and conserve natural resources.

Why this Programme?

• Studying in Glasgow and Dumfries, you will combine urban insights with rural perspectives, and tackle real-world tourism challenges.
• Learning from from interdisciplinary experts in management, sustainable tourism, marketing, heritage, and ecology, this programme will prepare for leadership roles in the global tourism industry.
• Hands-on learning through industry collaborations and site visits will help you gain practical skills to address real-world challenges in tourism management. Past visits have included Annandale Distillery, Big Burns Supper, Ewart Library and The Hunterian.
• You can choose between a dissertation or a project, to apply your learning to a real-world business and management challenge.
• You will benefit from our personalised Adam Smith Business Schools Award programme that combines academic learning with practical employability skills.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.