Programmes
The Tourism Master's Programme focuses on three key areas of expertise: tourism markets and market communication; tourism policy and business development as well as organisation and management within the tourism industry. The study draws on a wide range of disciplines across the humanities and social sciences, and in terms of examples and cases the focus is truly international. English is the language of teaching and administration.
The Tourism Master's Programme consists of four semesters: two theoretical semesters, a semester as either an intern in a tourism organisation or as a student of tourism at another university and a thesis semester.
Career examples of students who have obtained a Tourism Master's Degree:
In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level (For Danish students there is a minimum requirement of B-level in English)
Read more about the language requirements of Aalborg University
Apply directly at Aalborg University with all relevant documentation.
To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact Aalborg University directly. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://en.fivu.dk/recognition
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Tourism, MA
Master (2 years) of Arts in Tourism, 120 ECTS
Hotel, tourism, leisure, transport and logistics Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts| Institution | Aalborg University (AAU) |
| Campus | Aalborg, Copenhagen |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 3310 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | http://www.en.aau.dk/education/master/tourism |
Description
The objective of the Master's programme is to enable you to develop professional competences which qualify you to work as a practice-oriented agent of change within enterprises and organisations in Denmark and abroad.The Tourism Master's Programme focuses on three key areas of expertise: tourism markets and market communication; tourism policy and business development as well as organisation and management within the tourism industry. The study draws on a wide range of disciplines across the humanities and social sciences, and in terms of examples and cases the focus is truly international. English is the language of teaching and administration.
The Tourism Master's Programme consists of four semesters: two theoretical semesters, a semester as either an intern in a tourism organisation or as a student of tourism at another university and a thesis semester.
Career Opportunities
The Tourism Master's Programme is obviously directed towards handling tasks within the area of tourism, yet the general competences and concrete methods directed towards development and innovation will also be highly relevant within private and public organisations that work within related areas.Career examples of students who have obtained a Tourism Master's Degree:
- Marketing manager, Visit Denmark
- Project coordinator, Comwell
- Event project manager, Skagen Tourist Office
- Production Assistant, Ticket Office
- Tourism Consultant, Bangladesh
- Project coordinator, Visit North Jutland.
About the Degree
The Master in Tourism can also be studied at the campus in Aalborg.Admission
Requirements for admission to the Master’s Programme in Tourism is a completed Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant social science or arts/humanities areaIn addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level (For Danish students there is a minimum requirement of B-level in English)
Read more about the language requirements of Aalborg University
Apply directly at Aalborg University with all relevant documentation.
To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact Aalborg University directly. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://en.fivu.dk/recognition
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside EU/EAA/Switzerland. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/.You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
