Thanks to its rich history, abundance of heritage attractions 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 students to study MSc International Heritage & Cultural Tourism Management.
This advanced degree will equip students with the knowledge they need to successfully operate a cultural tourism business and devise policies and strategies for the overall industry. It also contributes towards professional accreditation with the Institute of Hospitality.
Students develop organisational and business skills that relate particularly to cultural aspects of tourism. Throughout their studies, students will develop an understanding of the issues and concepts involved in the industry, as well as marketing practice and heritage considerations.
Students will learn broad skills such as formulating policy and planning for the future, as well as developing your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.
With a number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, students will have plenty of options for part-time work and employment after graduation.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 17090 |
| Campus | Craiglockhart |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 56 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 60%
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