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Tourism and Cultural Policy

Goldsmiths University of London
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 16,770 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,270 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Tourism and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths University of London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Tourism and Cultural Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 16,770 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,270 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Tourism and Cultural Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Cultural Policy and Practice
  2. Cultural and Creative Tourism
  3. Culture, Tourism and Regeneration
  4. ICCE Dissertation
  5. Tourism in Asia
  6. Contemporary Issues in Cultural Policy
  7. Cultural Relations and Diplomacy I: Foundations
  8. Cultural Relations and Diplomacy II: Explorations
  9. Entrepreneurial Modelling
  10. Enterprising Leadership: An Introduction to the Discourse of Contemporary Leadership, Enterprise, and Innovation Theory
  11. Interpretation, Education and Communication in the Art Museum
  12. Museums and Galleries as Creative Entrepreneurs
  13. Museums and Galleries as Creative Entrepreneurs – Communicating Culture

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission requirements:

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject.

You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

Equivalent qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

English language requirements

If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need to meet our English language requirements to study with us.

For this programme we require:

IELTS 7.0 (including 7.0 in the written test)

Before submitting your application you’ll need to have:

  • Details of your education history, including the dates of all exams/assessments
  • The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively an electronic copy of your academic reference
  • A personal statement – this can either be uploaded as a Word Document or PDF, or completed online

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 16,770 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,270 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: USD 16,770 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,270 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Goldsmiths University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Goldsmiths University of London

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Goldsmiths University of London

London, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months