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The MSc International Tourism Destination Management programme will equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully operate in an international tourism business. You will study alongside leading tourism academics to build an in-depth knowledge of tourism management, destination marketing and experience design to enhance your career within the sector. This programme is ideal for those with no background in tourism wishing to upskill and move into a vibrant, fast-paced and diverse industry.
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MSc (Hons) International Tourism Destination 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
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the world’s largest arts festival, Edinburgh welcomes visitors from across the world all year round. As a result, the city boasts a thriving tourism industry with global connections and is world-renowned for its authentic and innovative tourism experiences.
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.
You’ll gain organisational and business skills that take into account the diversity of cultures involved in developing and managing international tourism. Through lectures, guest speakers and case studies, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the issues and concepts involved in international tourism development, as well as marketing practice and heritage considerations around the world.
We will help you to develop 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 tourism sector. You will also be equipped with creative, innovative and practical solutions to enhance your employability within the industry.
With the number of tourist 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, guest lectures, tutorials 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.
We are a Top 10 UK University for Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism (Guardian GUG, 2023).
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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