
Overview
It is taught by staff with first-hand experience in tourism management, research and consultancy, who will share their global expertise with you.
Designed to develop your professional experience in tourism, heritage, and sustainable development, this course will also help meet the resulting demand for managers who can implement responsible tourism strategies within marketing, operations and product development.
As part of your Responsible Tourism Management course from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:
- Explore domestic and international tourism - and understand that the principles of responsible tourism are as applicable to the Yorkshire Dales as they are to The Gambia
- Plan, implement and evaluate responsible tourism policies and practices
- Understand and manage the complex interactions between tourism stakeholders
- Identify, create and implement appropriate responses to better manage common resource use issues
Career
You will enhance your ability to operate effectively at a strategic level within conservation organisations and in both the public and private sectors, and you will have expertise and confidence to devise , implement and manage responsible tourism programmes. Graduates have gone on to work as sustainability and product managers for tour operators and have also taken senior managerial positions in government departments and with international non-governmental organisations.
- Responsible Tourism Adviser
- Sustainable Product Manager
- Charity Development Consultant
- Sustainable Destinations Manager
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Local Economic Development & Poverty Reduction (full-time and part-time on-campus learners)
- Marketing Responsible Tourism (full-time and part-time on-campus learners)
- Natural Resources & Environmental Management (full-time and part-time on-campus learners)
- Communities, Culture & Heritage (full-time and part-time on-campus learners)
- Ethical Tourism Business Management (full-time and part-time on-campus learners)
- Destination Management: Roles & Responsibilities (full-time and part-time on-campus learners)
- Responsible Tourism Theory & Practice (part-time distance learners)
- Research Methods
- Research Project
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Most courses don't have fixed application deadlines. But, our courses are popular - they can fill up quickly. It's best to apply as early as possible.
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Disciplines
Management Studies Tourism & Leisure View 1545 other Masters in Management Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should have at least a second class honours degree in a relevant field including Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, Business, Economics, Marketing, Environmental Management, Ecology, Development, Cultural Heritage Management, Project Management or Planning.
- Applicants who do not meet the academic entry requirements will be expected to have equivalent experience and training from a relevant work environment.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
15000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8000 GBP per year during 12 months.
- PT: £888 for each 20 credit point module
Living costs for Leeds
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.