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Leisure, Tourism and Environment – (M.Sc.)
Wageningen University
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: August (non-EEA: May). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,750 - ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Wageningen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The programme is characterised by a world-wide, trans-disciplinary, critical and innovative approach. It focuses on the relationship between leisure and environment, with special attention on tourism.
Leisure, Tourism and Environment is a collaborative endeavour of World Leisure and WU. The study is characterised by a world-wide, trans-disciplinary, critical and innovative approach. It focuses on the relationship between leisure and environment, with special attention on tourism. There is a growing awareness that leisure in all its manifestations has considerable consequences for cultural, political, technological, economical and geographical transformations throughout the world. In this respect tourism is a potent agent of cultural globalisation. Leisure can provide a major contribution to quality of life and social well being. Leisure and tourism have been long recognised for their role in community and regional development. Furthermore, tourism and leisure developments can have major environmental impacts.The principle focus of the MSc study is on the way these processes come together to produce particular types of leisure and tourism environments. Special attention is paid to areas of concern such as landscape, space, place and locality.The mission of the programme is to bring students and academics from all parts of the world together in a multi-cultural setting.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Courses:
MSc thesis Social-spatial analysis(24 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Modular skills training(3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Leisure, tourism and environment: concepts and approaches(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Leisure, tourism and environment: experiences and environments(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Advanced research methods and techniques in leisure, tourism and environment(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Thesis path MSc Leisure, tourism and environment(3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Leisure, tourism and environment; sustainable development(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Leisure, tourism and environment: social change and globalisation(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Academic consultancy training(9 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Introduction Leisure, tourism and environment(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Human geography UK(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Quantitative and qualitative research techniques(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is optional to apply to.
MSc thesis Social-spatial analysis(33 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
MSc internship socio-spatial analysis(24 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Previous education: Bachelor's degree in one of the social or spatial sciences.
Knowledge minimum: Grade Point Average of at least 70%; good skills in mathematics and/or statistics; basic computer skills.
Language test: Applicants must provide recent evidence of their spoken and written command of English.
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL computer based: 213
- TOEFL internet based: 79
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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World Bank:
Successful applicants for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program will be awarded funding covering all tuition and admission fees, as well as housing and subsistence allowance. Travel expenses between the awardees' home countries and Tokyo will also be provided.
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Wagening Univerisity:
The Wageningen University Fund aims to maintain and strengthen the unique character of Wageningen University. Since 1951, the Fund has been organising and financing activities that support excellent research and education and stimulate the academic development of students.
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This fund exists to enable promising students from developing countries to study at Wageningen University. The long term goal is the training of talented experts who will go on to play leading roles in improving the agricultural production, rural development and environment in their own countries.
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United Nations:
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