Overview
What you will learn
Upon completion of the Tourism Studies course offered by Dalarna University, students will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- explain contemporary tourism-related issues using current research
- explain the relationship between sustainability and tourism
- explain important tourism concepts and theories
Competence and skills
- discuss and evaluate tourism concepts in writing
- analyse the opportunities for tourism and the challenges it faces
- identify, analyse and communicate how concepts and theories from tourism studies relate to the reality of tourism
Judgement and approach
- reflect on the different impacts that tourism can have
- discuss different aspects of tourism as a social phenomenon
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- how tourism is integrated into wider society
- how tourism interacts within the dynamic socio economic environment in which we currently live
- the different levels of tourism (local, regional, national and global) and different types of tourism (for example, cultural tourism, dark tourism, indigenous tourism and food tourism)
- the challenges and issues facing tourism
- the need for sustainable approaches for the future success of tourism
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Course dates: 15 Feb - 15 Mar
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Borlänge, Sweden
Disciplines
Tourism & LeisureWhat students do after studying
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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Other requirements
General requirements
- You have completed upper-secondary school (equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary school).
- You can demonstrate proficiency in English.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents24000 SEK / full≈ 24000 SEK / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Additional Details
- EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.