Leisure, Tourism and Environment

The programme is characterised by a world-wide, trans-disciplinary, critical and innovative approach. It focuses on the relationship between leisure and environment, with special attention on tourism.

Leisure, Tourism and Environment is a collaborative endeavour of World Leisure and WU. The study is characterised by a world-wide, trans-disciplinary, critical and innovative approach. It focuses on the relationship between leisure and environment, with special attention on tourism. There is a growing awareness that leisure in all its manifestations has considerable consequences for cultural, political, technological, economical and geographical transformations throughout the world. In this respect tourism is a potent agent of cultural globalisation. Leisure can provide a major contribution to quality of life and social well being. Leisure and tourism have been long recognised for their role in community and regional development. Furthermore, tourism and leisure developments can have major environmental impacts.The principle focus of the MSc study is on the way these processes come together to produce particular types of leisure and tourism environments. Special attention is paid to areas of concern such as landscape, space, place and locality.The mission of the programme is to bring students and academics from all parts of the world together in a multi-cultural setting.

Programme internationalization:

• Studying abroad is optional.

This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.

Knowledge minimum: Grade Point Average of at least 70%; good skills in mathematics and/or statistics; basic computer skills. Language test: Applicants must provide recent evidence of their spoken and written command of English. Previous education: Bachelor's degree in one of the social or spatial sciences. Additional language requirements:TOEFL computer based: 213 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) FCE score : (read more) Cambridge English: First (FCE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at an upper-intermediate level (IELTS 5.5-6.5). It is an international English language exam which provides the perfect foundation for success in study and work. Take Cambridge English: First to prove your ability to use everyday written and spoken English when applying to study abroad. 60 (Grade C) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79

Scholarships / Grants:

Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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World Bank:
Successful applicants for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program will be awarded funding covering all tuition and admission fees, as well as housing and subsistence allowance. Travel expenses between the awardees' home countries and Tokyo will also be provided.
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Wagening Univerisity:
The Wageningen University Fund aims to maintain and strengthen the unique character of Wageningen University. Since 1951, the Fund has been organising and financing activities that support excellent research and education and stimulate the academic development of students.
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This fund exists to enable promising students from developing countries to study at Wageningen University. The long term goal is the training of talented experts who will go on to play leading roles in improving the agricultural production, rural development and environment in their own countries.
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United Nations:
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Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands