Introduction

The Master of Science Sustainable Tourism programme will enable students to better understand how to protect and exploit fragile socio-economic resources. They will examine international best practice and learn how to shape new sustainable futures. Key issues such as ecotourism, challenges to implementing sustainable practices in tourism, slow tourism with a focus on rural, wellbeing and wellness travel will be covered.

The sustainability agenda, and change management will also be explored, and the course will develop the student’s theoretical knowledge of models and concepts applicable to real world scenarios.

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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Tourism Concepts and Issues

Current Practices in the Visitor Economy

Research Methods for the Services Sector

Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Tourism Major Project

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 

Applicants must be of age 19 and above and possess one of the following:

- A second lower class Bachelor's degree (any discipline) OR
- Other qualifications or appropriate experience recognised as being the equivalent of an honours degree

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
Pearson PTE 52 (no element lower than 51)
Cambridge English Test Advanced – 170 (no element below 160)
Pass the MDIS English Placement Test
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
Equivalent

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Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Full-Time
12 Months

Part-Time
18 Months

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Fees & Funding

Fees & Structure (Local)
 

Application fees: S$162.00

Fees & Structure (International)
  Application fees: S$486.00

Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: 
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. 
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.