Cultural Geography: Sustainable Tourism & Society
Master
Sustainable Tourism & Society is a track within the master's Cultural Geography. The programme offers two tracks: Climate Adaptation Governance and Sustainable Tourism & Society.
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Can we continue to travel responsibly amid the climate crisis? Can tourism positively impact communities and destinations? Is sustainable tourism achievable? What are the consequences of overtourism?
✔️ Study the interaction between tourists, visitors, local communities, and the natural and built environment around them
✔️ Learn about sustainable tourism development from local, regional, national and global perspectives
✔️ Build your network while tackling real-life challenges together with regional and international stakeholders
MSc Cultural Geography
Pre-Master's
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 21,400
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 20,500
Admission
Language requirements
- C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- C2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 90
- TOEFL internet based
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| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,601 | |
| € 21,400 | |
| € 20,500 |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '25 | 1 Jul '25 | 1 May '25 |
| 1 Sep '26 | 1 Jul '26 | 1 May '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 1 Jul '27 | 1 May '27 |
Contact
Main addressWirdumerdijk 34
8911 CE Leeuwarden
058-205 5000
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