Overview

The spatiality of tourism is in focus for discussing the transition to a more sustainable society and the contribution of tourism to that development. You will learn to ask relevant and scientifically grounded questions about changes and trends in diverse geographical settings like rural areas and cities and how they are related to dimensions of sustainability. Insights into the application of different destination development ideals give further tools in performing such transition. These are competencies that will be in high demand for future tourism developers.

Key Facts

During the Tourism and Sustainable Development programme at Umea University you will also develop your skills in applying advanced spatial quantitative and qualitative methods to collects and analyse empirical materials that can help you understand current issues in tourism development. We have our own computer lab at the department where you can work with various assignments. The final thesis project provides opportunities to specialise or broaden your skills and can be conducted in cooperation with an authority or company.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tourism and sustainable development

Spatial Analysis

Sustainability, destinations and regional development

Population, Migration and Mobility

Advanced Spatial Analysis

Geographies of tourism and sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 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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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Umeå, Sweden

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure

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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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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognised university. Special Requirements: at least 90 ECTS-credits in Tourism/ Geography/ Human Geography/ Regional Science/ Planning/ Hospitality/ Hotel and Restaurant Management/ Service Management/ Leisure/ Recreation/ Park Management or similar tourism-related subjects.

Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

96600 SEK / year

≈ 96600 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Umeå

Sweden

7125 - 11770 SEK / month

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Funding

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