Program Overview
The Tourism at University of Lapland is a M Soc Sc programme in Humanities over 24 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Rovaniemi, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Tourism programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Revenue Management in Tourism\', \'Foresight and Service Design Thinking in Tourism\', \'R&D Projects\', \'Summer school of methodologies in tourism studies or relevant method course\', \'Thesis Seminar\', "Master\'s Thesis", \'Brand Management\', \'Introduction to Northern Cultural History\', \'Current Issues in Tourism: Tourism Imagenaries\', \'Management and Entrepreneurship\', \'Corporate Social Responsibility\', \'Business Ethics\', \'Theory and Practice of Entrepreneurship in Tourism\', \'Social and Cultural Studies of Tourism\', \'Designing Tourism Services\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Student intake for the Master\xc2\x92s Degree Programme in Tourism, Culture and International Management at the University of Lapland is max. ten (10) students.
Eligible applicants for the programme must have
a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in the field of tourism OR a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from another field of study containing the minimum of 60 credits (basic and intermediate level studies) in tourism
a good command of English language for academic purposes
The previous degree may have to be supplemented with, for example, methodological or major subject studies. This will be agreed upon in the personal study plan of a student.
Please note that eligibility does not guarantee that you will be admitted to the programme. The intake is limited, and only the academically most qualified students will be selected.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Lapland 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 University of Lapland
University of Lapland
Rovaniemi, Finland
University of Lapland is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months