Overview

Programme outcomes

Tourism has grown continuously after World War Two, except during crises such as global financial crises, wars, pandemics and terror. People’s leisure time and business travel have increased and their demands have become increasingly sophisticated, with tourism now being one of the world’s most expansive industries. Tourism and related businesses employ increasing numbers of people, so work-oriented academic knowledge is increasingly in demand on the labour market – both for new employees and those already in work. However, more effort is needed to encourage sustainable tourism and the industry needs more skilled employees to work with this issue at all levels.

This Master’s degree takes city tourism as its starting point and has a multidisciplinary approach. It differs from undergraduate studies due to its links to current research, the independent work you are expected to perform and its in-depth analysis of tourism.

Are you interested in critical examination of the future role, influence and effects of tourism? This programme analyses and explores the development of tourism and its effects on nature, the economy, the labour market, cultural heritage, services to the community and the business community, providing a good basis for either employment or further research.

Programme Structure

Structure:

The Master's programme has a multidisciplinary and international approach. Every student chooses a general specialisation from one of four research areas: destination development, professional meetings, experience tourism, or risk.

The first semester covers city tourism, providing an understanding of the role and importance of the tourism phenomenon in contemporary society.

The second semester focuses on the production of a Master’s dissertation, starting with a literature study on a specific research question and an exploration of research methodology, before moving to writing the dissertation itself.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Tourism & Leisure View 6 other Masters in Tourism & Leisure in Sweden

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 60 higher education credits in Tourism Studies and upper secondary course English 6, or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

108000 SEK / year

≈ 108000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

Free
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Applies to you

Free

Additional Details

Applicants from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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