MSc International Heritage & Cultural Tourism Management
Edinburgh Napier University
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Gain the vital knowledge and practical skills focusing upon visitor attractions both in the built and natural heritage areasOverviewThanks 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 you to study MSc International Heritage & Cultural Tourism Management.This advanced degree will equip you with the knowledge you need ...Read more

Gain the vital knowledge and practical skills focusing upon visitor attractions both in the built and natural heritage areas

Overview

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 you to study MSc International Heritage & Cultural Tourism Management.

This advanced degree will equip you with the knowledge you 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.

Course details

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.

With a number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, you’ll have plenty of options for part-time work and employment after graduation.

Careers

Destination development
Cultural services management
Operations management
Tour operators
Public sector organisation.

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75/101
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23rd
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86th
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Modules

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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 any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.

Tuition fees

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£8,715 per year

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The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£18,800 per year

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Students from EU

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£18,800 per year

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Students from International

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The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

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Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road Edinburgh Edinburgh, City Of EH14 1DJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Slateford  0.4 miles away
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