Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries. A recent study by the UNWTO estimates that tourism accounts for one in every twelve jobs worldwide. To be successful, students today need new skills and knowledge. Our one year Master program offers a high-quality experience and state-of-the-art research on a range of tourism topic areas. The program draws from the European Tourism Research Institute, which is a leading tourism research environment in Northern Europe.

The program emphasizes destination development and sustainability issues. Students learn through an interesting combination of course work, field trips, and independent research. Our students have a strong track record for qualified work and of conducting research in a global context. Degrees in the course can be taken in two disciplines: tourism studies or human geography.

The program is offered at Mid Sweden University’s Östersund campus, which is an ideal setting to study tourism and sustainable development. As the entry to the Swedish and Norwegian mountain areas, Östersund is located in close proximity to many of the region’s premier destinations. The European Tourism Research Institute contributes with contacts to current research and international networks.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (at least 180 Credits) with 90 Credits within the main field of Human Geography, Tourism Studies or equivalent and English course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium). This can be proven by, for example, the following international tests:
- TOEFL with a minimum score of 575 on a paper based test and not below 4.5 on the TWE,
TOEFL with a minimum score of 90 on a internet based test and not below 20 on the TWE.
- IELTS Academic Training with a minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score on the specific parts of at least 5.5

Selection

Urvalet baseras på antalet avklarade akademiska poäng i intervallet 30-285hp godkända fram till och med sista anmälningsdag. I urvalet rangordnas de sökande efter totalt redovisade akademiska poäng.

Title of qualification

Degree of Master of Arts/Science (60 credits)
Magisterexamen med huvudområdet turismvetenskap alternativt kulturgeografi
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Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) with a major in Tourism Studies or Human Geography.

After the program

Our students go on to a wide range of professional activities following completion of the program. Examples include employment in the governmental sector (planners, analysts) and the private sector (tourism service and development companies). Mid Sweden University also offers Sweden’s first PhD program in tourism studies and our students are qualified to pursue further academic training at the doctoral level.

Work experience contact

Students typically build direct connections with the tourism sector through their thesis experience. In many cases, students integrate internships with leading actors in the tourism sector as part of their study experience.