TOURISM / EVENTS / LEISURE at Canterbury Christ Church University

Why Tourism, events and Leisure by Research?

The MSc by Research in the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences aims to develop researchers who are conceptually aware, who can utilise a range of skills and methods, and who can practise and develop their own research capabilities, and disseminate that research in a meaningful way.

The GELT section within the School of Human and Life Sciences has an active group of graduate scholars studying for masters and doctoral degrees. Our staff cover a range of subjects within events, leisure, tourism and hospitality, and have close links to geography, business studies and other areas of scholarship in the university. The team includes nationally and internationally renowned scholars, consultants to and trainers of local industry, and members of the key professional bodies.  It is a stimulating, challenging and rewarding environment in which to take forward your studies beyond degree level.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for students who wish to continue their studies beyond undergraduate level.

The course is ideal if you:

• want to enhance your qualifications for career reasons
• want to continue to doctoral level
• would like to undertake a research-based rather than taught Masters
• recognise the need for research training in your chosen career
• wish to learn in a multi-disciplinary environment.

What will i study?

Students from across our MSc by Research subject areas share a programme of study that explores the challenges common to all researchers. You will undertake an individual research project that will take the form of a thesis (25,000-30,000 words).

Full-time students will have 12 months to complete their research, while part-time students will have 24 months to complete. Upon successful completion of the thesis, students will be awarded an MSc by Research in their subject area.