Fully Funded MSc Scholarships in Tourism Development and Culture
PGT Tourism Development & Culture (Erasmus Mundus Joint Master) MSc.
- This two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) explores contemporary theoretical and practical issues in tourism development, with a cultural focus, providing critical analytical skills.
- Mobility periods will give you the opportunity to study at the University of Glasgow and its world-class consortium partners.
- The EMJMD programme provides an excellent opportunity for those new to tourism to engage and attain a broad grasp of the subject as well as a deep and analytical insight into aspects of tourism development, culture and related industries.
- This is an exciting and innovative programme offered by the University of Glasgow (Dumfries Campus), the University of Malta, Lund University (Sweden) and the University Institute of Lisbon (Portugal). You will graduate with a joint degree awarded by the relevant partners.
- By studying with a combination of these partners, you will be taught by world-class experts in the areas of social science analysis of tourism, heritage, business innovation and sustainability.
- You will also have the opportunity to attend a 10 day summer school at Wageningen University (Netherlands) with a focus on the environment and tourism.
- Unique in terms of the subject matter covered, the diverse range and complementarity of the five partner universities involved, and the focus on culture in its broadest sense will greatly enhance your student experience.
- Courses are both theoretical and practical.Some involve field trips, along with work placement opportunities.
This will equip you for the working world in the tourism, heritage, and wider culture-based industries.
Programme Structure
The programme is structured around a series of mobility periods across two years where you study at a combination of these partner universities, taking a mix of core and optional courses.
- Teaching is delivered via mix of lectures and seminars, with guest lectures and opportunities for work placements.
- The final mobility period will be spent at one of the semester 3 partners (University Institute of Lisbon or Lund University) under the supervision of a team from at least two universities.The programme also includes an optional two-week summer school at Wageningen University (Netherlands) at the end of year 1.
Fully Funded MSc Scholarships in Tourism Development and Culture – Entry Requirements
- Undergraduates with a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent (e.g. a Grade Point Average of 75%) in the following subject areas; social sciences or humanities, or management & business.
- Students with Postgraduate Degrees will not be accepted for Scholarship places.Fully Funded MSc Scholarships in Tourism Development and Culture
For the next cohort 20 Erasmus Mundus scholarships for NON EU and 8 for EU will be available.
A full scholarship for non EU students includes:
- The full tuition fees (9000€/year)
- A monthly allowance for living expenses of 1000€/month
- Installation fee: 1000€ (lump sum at arrival)
- Travel expenses (3000€/year – lump sum)
- A health insurance (value 500€/year)A full scholarship for EU students includes :
- The full tuition fees (4000€/year)
- A monthly allowance for living expenses of 1000€/month
- Travel costs : 1000€/year
- A health insurance 500€/yearConsortium Scholarships
- The consortium offers scholarships for EU and NON EU candidates applying for the course.The number (3-4/intake) and amount of scholarships will be fixed according to the fund availability.
- It will be distributed according to the candidate CV’s quality and their motivation.
- A full scholarship is not given.We prefer to give partial scholarships to several students instead of full ones to only a few.
The Consortium scholarship may include (one or two of the following, not all):
• Tuition fees (up to 9000€ / year, valid for 2 years).
• Free Health insurance.
• Travels: up to 500€.
• Monthly allocation for living and housing (200-300€/month).
Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships are granted to excellent applicants.
These scholarships will cover a part of tuition fees and about 500€ / month for EU students and 850€ / month for non EU students.
- Additional scholarships are available depending on the program country and other factors.Apply by 8th January.
For more information and application details, see; Fully Funded MSc Scholarships in Tourism Development and Culture