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