Program Overview

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Introduction to the Tourism & Heritage Programme

The Tourism & Heritage programme is a Master's degree that uniquely combines tourism and heritage through a social sciences and arts perspective. This programme offers a broader and more critical exploration beyond typical business-focused approaches.

Why this Programme

• This Masters programme combines tourism and heritage, offering a unique perspective on the cultural and societal impacts of tourism and heritage.
• The programme is delivered by the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability, Dumfries Campus, which is rich in cultural and natural heritage.
• Students will have access to historic tourism sites, national parks, and natural landscapes for hands-on field trips.
• The programme analyses the cultural and societal impacts of tourism and heritage, rather than traditional management studies.
• Students will explore the aspects of heritage, including the tangible, intangible, and natural.
• The programme offers placement opportunities, guest lectures, and real-world experience to equip students for diverse roles in tourism and heritage industries worldwide.

Programme Structure

Learning and teaching on this programme consist of a variety of methods, including lectures, group activities, tutorials, field trips, problem-based learning, seminars, and case studies. Students will be expected to prepare for seminars by reading selected material beforehand and will be presented with contemporary theories and contrasting analyses of the course subject matter.

Core Courses

• Tourism And Regional Development
• Heritage, Interpretation And Development
• Smart Tourism and Heritage
• Social Science Research Methods

Recommended Optional Courses

• Environmental Communication
• Events Management
• Sustainable Heritage Management
• The Economics of Circular Tourism
• Tourism Marketing
• Wildlife Tourism and Environmental Responsibility

Research Project

• Tourism and Heritage Dissertation or Work Placement

Career Prospects

This programme will produce graduates who have a strong understanding of the cultural and societal impacts of tourism and heritage from a global perspective. Potential career paths may include:

• Public sector: national government agencies, local tourist boards, local government posts, museums, art galleries, heritage centres, education.
• Private sector: heritage attractions, art galleries, travel agents, tour companies, tourism consultancy, hotel management, media organisations.
• Related work in business or public sector organisations.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees for MSc

Home & RUK

• Full-time fee: Ł11,367
• Part-time fee: Ł1,263 per 20 credits

International & EU

• Full-time fee: Ł26,460

Fee Status

• Fee status guidance

Deposits

International and EU applicants are required to pay a deposit of Ł2,000 when an offer is made.

Additional Fees

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): Ł370
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: Ł350
• Registration/exam only fee: Ł170

Funding Opportunities

The University of Glasgow offers various scholarships, including:

• University of Glasgow African Excellence Award
• University of Glasgow Caribbean Excellence Award
• World Changers Glasgow Scholarship
• Glasgow Excellence Award (UK)
• Postgraduate Access Scholarship
• World Changers Glasgow Scholarship PGT (EU)
• Global Leadership Scholarship
• GREAT Scholarships 2026
• The Humanitarian Scholarship
• India Excellence Award
• Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans
• Postgraduate Student Loan (Scotland and EU)
• Postgraduate Loans for Welsh Students
• Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loans England only (PTFL)
• Colfuturo Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia
• Commonwealth Scholarship Schemes
• DAAD-University of Glasgow 1-year Masters grant
• Sanctuary Scholarships
• Alumni Discount
• Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants
• The Dima Alhaj Scholarship
• Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship

Entry Requirements

• 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a Social Science or Humanities subject.

English Language Requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training): 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date.

Alternatives to English Language Qualification

• Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
• Undergraduate 2+2 and 3+1 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)

How to Apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree, you must apply online. Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.

Documents

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

• A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
• A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• One reference letter on headed paper
• Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
• Any additional documents required for this programme
• A copy of the photo page of your passport

Application Deadlines

September 2026

• All applicants: 21 August 2026