Designed to develop your professional experience in tourism, heritage, and sustainable development, this course will also help meet the resulting demand for managers who can implement responsible tourism strategies within marketing, operations and product development.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Explore domestic and international tourism - and understand that the principles of responsible tourism are as applicable to the Yorkshire Dales as they are to The Gambia
• Plan, implement and evaluate responsible tourism policies and practices
• Understand and manage the complex interactions between tourism stakeholders
• Identify, create and implement appropriate responses to better manage common resource use issues

The course is informed by relevant theories and practice-based tools and frameworks, such as the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria for hotels, tour operators and for destinations; the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.

The Cape Town Declaration for Responsible Tourism

Building on the Declaration’s principles, the course’s philosophy acknowledges the importance of making “all forms of tourism sustainable through all stakeholders taking responsibility for creating better forms of tourism”.

Using research-informed teaching and the application of a critical edge, you will study how the Cape Town Declarations aspirations can be met, looking at:

• The triple bottom line concept
• Stakeholder theory
• Resilience
• Creating shared value
• Corporate social responsibility
• Theories of change and change management

Teaching And Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

You will enhance your ability to operate effectively at a strategic level within conservation organisations and in both the public and private sectors, and you will have expertise and confidence to devise, implement and manage responsible tourism programmes. Graduates have gone on to work as sustainability and product managers for tour operators and have also taken senior managerial positions in government departments and with international non-governmental organisations.

• Responsible Tourism Adviser
• Sustainable Product Manager
• Charity Development Consultant
• Sustainable Destinations Manager

Beckett Careers Team

Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!

Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:

• Getting ready to apply for jobs
• Working on your CV
• Preparing for an interview
• Applying for graduate vacancies or placements
• Connecting with employers and organisations