Leisure, Tourism and Environment MSc

Tourism is an ever-growing and global phenomenon. As one of the world’s largest economic sectors, its societal and environmental challenges cannot be ignored. During the two-year MSc programme Leisure, Tourism and Environment you critically examine the growing significance and complexity of tourism. As such you will be able to identify the problems behind tourism, but also to contribute to effective and sustainable solutions in tourism.

What makes the master's Leisure, Tourism and Environment unique?

• A study programme with a long tradition of highly rated education and research in tourism studies.
• The only MSc tourism programme with an environmental focus.
• Offers practical experience through internships and consultancy assignments.

Programme Leisure, Tourism and Environment

he MSc Leisure, Tourism and Environment is a two year programme, starting every year in September. In total the programme comprises 120 credits (ECTS = European Credits Transfer System), 60 credits per year. The programme consists of course work, an internship and a thesis research. Generally the first year is entirely dedicated to course work and the second year is split between internship and thesis.

Study programme

The two-year programme consists of the following elements:

• Compulsory and optional courses (total 60 ECTS)
• Internship (24 ECTS)
• Thesis (36 ECTS)

Four Trajectories

Students can choose between four thematic trajectories that each focus on a specific research domain and that is connected to specific societal questions.

• Tourism & Development
• Tourism & Natural Resources
• Tourism & Global Change
• Tourism & Experiences

Your personal programme

Besides four trajectories to choose from, there are also course credits available for free choice. This means that you can adjust the trajectory to your personal wishes, background and interests.

You can also read more about the Background of the programme and Compare Leisure, Tourism and Environment to other master's programmes.

Four trajectories

Students can choose between four thematic trajectories that each focus on a specific research domain and that is connected to specific societal questions.

• Tourism & Development
• Tourism & Natural Resources
• Tourism & Global Change
• Tourism & Experiences

Compare

The master's Leisure, Tourism and Environment study programme is one of the few international tourism programs that has a strong academic and interdisciplinary approach that takes a critical look at tourism. Compare this study programme with similar programmes from Wageningen Univeristy & Research and other univeristies.

Future career

The MSc programme Leisure, Tourism and Environment is intended for students who seek a career as an academic professional or as a scientist. Among the professional job possibilities are experts in sustainable tourism or visitor management.

Read more about Career perspectives and opportunities after finishing the programme.

Visit the Leisure, Tourism and Environment MSc page on the Wageningen University & Research website for more details!