Study Sustainable Tourism Master at University of Peradeniya | Mastersportal
18 months
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2000 USD/year
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About

The Sustainable Tourism MSc/MST programmes offered at University of Peradeniya will cater to the development of human resources in the tourism sector by giving them training in economic, social, cultural, environmental  and managerial aspects of the tourism and the related industries. 

Overview

Objectives 

The Sustainable Tourism MSc/MST programmes offered at University of Peradeniya have the following objectives:
  • After the successful completion of the degree programme, students will be able to
  • appreciate various forms of tourism and importance of the management of tourism related resources and information;
  • analyze effects of tourism and prospects for tourism expansion in a sustainable framework;
  • analyze operational, marketing, management aspects of the tourism industry and successfully operate/manage business related to tourism.

Programme Learning Outcomes

After the successful completion of the degree programme, students will be able to:
  • appreciate various forms of tourism and importance of the management of tourism related resources and information;
  • analyze effects of tourism and prospects for tourism expansion in a sustainable framework;
  • analyze operational, marketing, management aspects of the tourism industry and successfully operate/manage business related to tourism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Tourism
  • Economics of Tourism
  • Governance of Tourism
  • Visitor Management and Marketing
  • Environment and Sustainable Tourism 
  • Human Resource Management in Tourism
  • Heritage and Cultural Tourism

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

40 alternative credits
  • 40 (MST)
  • 60 (MSc)

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A Bachelors’ degree in tourism or a related field obtained from a recognized University; 
OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree in any other field obtained from a recognized University with one year work experience in tourism or related fields.
OR
  • Professional qualifications equivalent to (i) and (ii) above as accepted by the relevant Board of Study with 2 years of working experience in the industry and pass a  qualifying test.

More requirements: 

  • two copies of recent passport size photograph
  • service letter/s (if required) in the given format.
  • two referee reports preferably from academics/mentors/supervisors/senior government officers/head of institution (mandatory if applying for MPhil and PhD degrees) in the given format.
  • synopsis of proposed research (if applying for a research degree)
  • payment slip of Application Fee (Local: Rs. 1000/-, Foreign: US$ 25/-).
  • Send duly completed Application Form to Assistant Registrar, PGIHS, PO Box 71, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    2000 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 3000 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
  • National: LKR180,000
  • SAARC Countries and clergy: $1,800
  • Non-SAARC Countries: $3,000

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sustainable Tourism.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Dec 2024
PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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