PhD Tourism Studies

Course Overview

Based at the University of Glasgow's Dumfries Campus, this specialized postgraduate course offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary tourism policy, planning, and sustainable development. The program culminates in a significant research project, requiring students to produce a 70,000 to 100,000-word thesis and successfully defend it in an oral examination.

Key Program Highlights

• Expert instruction in tourism policy and sustainable development planning
• Critical examination of authenticity, cultural commodification, and community empowerment
• Focus on contemporary themes like mobilities and cross-cultural marketing
• Development of advanced independent research and analytical skills
• Preparation and defense of a substantial, original doctoral thesis