Tourism Programme
180 ECTS credits
Study programme
Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries, both in Sweden and internationally. The study programme in tourism gives you broad knowledge of the circumstances and conditions of the tourist industry.
Education level:
Basic level
Prerequisites
General admission requirements + upper secondary school level Social Studies 1b or 1a1 + 1a2 or A, and English 6 or B. Optional courses may have additional requirements.
While studying
Education
The programme develops students' ability to identify, analyse and structure the problems of tourism-related activities. The programme emphasises the importance of nature and culture for tourism and its development.Form of Instruction
Teaching is usually in the form of lectures, group work, seminars and field studies.Examination
The forms of examination may vary. There are both oral and written exams. There are no set examination periods, and generally no final exam at the end of a semester, an academic year, or a complete study programme. Examination usually takes place at the end of each course, module, or unit.Professional Contact
We have good connections in regional tourism, something which gives students the opportunity to find interesting and relevant research problems for degree projects in cooperation with the industry.Course of study
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Production and consumption in tourism (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Event management (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Tourism Studies: Methods and Independent Project (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Local and regional development and planning (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Communication and digitalisation in tourism (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Digital media and web publication (End semester: 3) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Business management in tourism (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Basic Business Administration for Tourism Management (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Project Management (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Tourism and crisis (Optional) | 15 |
| Practical Placement: Tourism (Optional) | 30 |
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Tourism studies with degree project (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.