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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.
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MSc (Hons) International Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management
Degree Duration
15 months :
3 months pathway (1 term) + 1 year degree
18 months :
6 months pathway (2 terms) + 1 year degree
Pathways Available
Pre-Master's
Start Dates
April | January | September
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.
You’ll develop organisational and business skills that relate particularly to cultural aspects of tourism. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop an understanding of the issues and concepts involved in the industry, as well as marketing practice and heritage considerations. You’ll 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.
Upon completion of the course, you’ll be able to devise sustainable policies and strategies by understanding the key challenges and issues facing the heritage and cultural tourism sector. You will also be equipped with creative, innovative and practical solutions to enhance your employability within the industry. With a number of tourism ventures and operations in and near the city, you’ll have plenty of options for part-time work, internships and employment after graduation.
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You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.
You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, guest speakers and independent study.
The programme is predominantly assessed with coursework assignments including: reports; projects; essays; presentations; and portfolios. You will also complete a standalone research proposal and an in-depth MSc Dissertation to complete the programme.
Study in Edinburgh, a world-famous tourist destination and Festival City, with visiting professors from industry.
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The Pre Masters Program will prepare you for the UK, EU or US study system, giving you the confidence and skills that you’ll need to go further in your studies. Depending on your academic qualification and English language level and chosen programme, you can study the IIM over one or two terms.
| What’s the difference between the one or two terms? | |
| One Term | Two Terms |
| 3 months of study | Six months of study |
| Additional academic English and subject-related support | |
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