Master's Tourism, Society and Environment
Tourism is a growing and global phenomenon. As the world’s largest economic sector, its societal and environmental challenges cannot be ignored anymore. During the two-year MSc programme Tourism, Society and Environment you examine tourism's complexity, and to contribute to sustainable solutions.
Why this programme?
- Rated as an excellent education and research programme by the NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation).
- The only MSc tourism programme with a sustainable focus.
- Practical experience through internships, consultancy assignments and fieldwork.
Study programme
On the Programme of Tourism, Society and Environment page you can find the general outline of the programme and more information about courses, theses and internships. You can also read more about the Background of the programme.
This programme is one of the few international tourism programmes that has a strong academic and interdisciplinary approach. Compare this study programme with similar ones.
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Four trajectories
Students can choose between the following four thematic trajectories:
- Tourism & Development
- Tourism & Natural Resources
- Tourism & Global Change
- Tourism & Experiences
Application and admission
Interested in taking part in the programme of Tourism, Society and Environment? Find out more about the specific Admission requirements and the application procedures.
Student experiences
Students share their experiences about the master's programme and student life in Wageningen on the Student experiences page.
You can experience a very international study environment. For example, I am now working on a group project with 5 people but we came from 4 different countries.
Future career
As a graduate student you can move on as a professional or in academia. Read more about the Career perspectives and opportunities.