Events and Tourism - MRes, MPhil & PhD

Qualification(s): Master of Research (MRes) / Master of Philospohy (MPhil) /
Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Events and Tourism
School: School of Business & Creative Industries
Campus(es): Paisley
Start date: October, February, April, or June
Admissions Deadline: September, January, March, or May
Duration(s):
MRes: Minimum of 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time
MPhil: Minimum of 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time
PhD: Minimum of 36 months full-time or 72 months part-time
Fees: Tuition Fees for Research Degrees

Events and Tourism Research

The UWS Events and Tourism group has been producing high quality education and research for the last 15 years. We have been working with local, national, and international partners in industry, third sector, government agencies, and academia we have produced internationally relevant research. Throughout this time, we have also engaged with policy makers in Scotland including VisitScotland and the Glasgow Convention Bureau as well as in many other countries including Brazil, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States Iran, Nepal, India, Portugal, and Sweden.

Delivering impactful research is our main ethos and as an Events and Tourism researcher with us, you will join an active, internationally diverse team conducting applied research, aiming to advance knowledge and influence policy and practice in the events, tourism and hospitality sectors.

Our team adopts inter-, cross- and multi-disciplinary approaches to research in relation to a wide variety of topics related to events, tourism and hospitality and which may involve working with government agencies, third sector, or private organisations.

Our Events & Tourism researchers have expertise in wide range of areas relating to events, tourism and hospitality and are keen to explore research ideas in line with their expertise which includes:

  • Tourism Education
  • Tourism and Identity
  • Sociology of Tourism
  • Tourism and Colonisation
  • Adventure Tourism
  • Tourism and Destination Image
  • Tourism and Leisure Policy
  • Tourism and Coastal Communities
  • Festivals, events and public space
  • Festivals, events and inclusivity
  • Festivals, events and community

We welcome applications from anyone whose research ambitions links, however broadly, with these areas, and members of the Unit are happy to discuss the possibility of developing studentship and funding applications.

We can confidently state that our activities directly map to 9 UN SDGs:

SDG 3 - Good Health & Wellbeing; SDG 4 - Quality Education; SDG 5 - Gender Equality; SDG 8 - Decent Work & Economic Growth; SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities; SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG12 - Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13 - Climate Action; SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

UWS aims to be among the global leaders of excellent, relevant and purposeful research aligned with the United Nations SDGs by placing them at the heart of our Strategy 2025.

In the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, UWS was officially recognised in the top 400 universities worldwide as assessed against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UWS was recognised as the 2nd most impactful university in Scotland, and 16th globally, for 'reducing inequalities' (UN SDG 10).

Find out mpre about UWS AND UN SDGS

Established in 2018, the UWS Centre for Culture, Sport and Events (CCSE) undertakes collaborative research across the social sciences, business and humanities. Research outputs produced by the Centre have been deemed 4* world leading, and our impact case study Events as Social Change was judged as 4* internationally outstanding in the UK REF 2021 review.

CCSE focuses on sport mega-events and human rights, sport and disability, cultural heritage and inclusion, culture, sport and soft power, sport and art diplomacy, tourism development, and tourism, sustainability and cultural regeneration. CCSE acts as a hub for our events and tourism research community.

CENTRE FOR CULTURE, SPORTS AND EVENTS

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirements for an applicant for registration for the degree of MRes or MPhil or for the degree of MRes/MPhil with the intention of transfer to PhD shall be a first or second class honours degree of a university in the United Kingdom, or of an equivalent qualification.

Applicants holding qualifications other than those specified in (above) shall be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the programme of work proposed.

Direct registration for the degree of PhD may also be approved, at the discretion of the University if the applicant holds an MRes/MPhil degree of a United Kingdom University, or an MRes/MPhil degree of equivalent standard of a non-UK University, provided that the MRes/MPhil degree is in a subject area which is appropriate to the proposed programme of work.

Exceptionally, direct registration for the degree of PhD may also be approved, at the discretion of the University, even if the applicant is not the holder of an MRes/MPhil degree, but does hold an exceptionally high-quality honours degree or taught master’s degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline, AND has appropriate research experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in significant peer-reviewed publications, and where verifiable evidence of accomplishment is supplied.

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The qualifications below must have been gained within two years of the start of your course.

General English language requirements at UWS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

For our research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, DProf), applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:

  • Overall score of 6.5
  • No sub-test less than 6.0

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO APPLY

Applying for postgraduate research study at UWS has never been simpler. Click the link below to find more information about:

  • Postgraduate Research step-by-step guide – everything you need to know to submit a successful application
  • Link to our online application system

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Last updated: 14/10/2024

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