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Tourism and hospitality PhD

Since the 1990s, the University of Brighton has taken a pioneering role in the academic study of tourism, and welcomes students undertaking PhD research across all aspects of tourism and hospitality.

The university is an affiliate member of the UN World Tourism Organisation. Our academics are well-known internationally for their critical perspective on the sector, their industry experience and their emphasis on critical thinking, public-facing, interventionist social science. Expert supervision will allow you to join researchers who undertake intellectually rigorous research that contributes towards the theoretical, methodological and applied development of travel and tourism.

Recent and current PhD students have been successful in obtaining studentships covering both fees and living costs through the University of Brighton’s involvement in the  ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Programme . 

Supervisory expertise spans a range of disciplinary approaches to the PhD study of tourism, hospitality and events. These include human geography, development studies, sociology, anthropology, marketing and business, cultural studies and political science. Much of our work has real-world application and staff are well-connected to a variety of international development agencies (i.e. UNWTO, World Bank, UN), public, private and third sectors’ organisations. 

Our current and recent PhD students are exploring a range of topics in relation to the role of politics in tourism, the relations between tourism and poverty alleviation, critical perspectives on travel philanthropy, the influence of the perception of risk on consumer decision-making in ocean cruising, post-conflict destination branding and national identity construction, the role of sport tourism in image destination formation in the Middle East, tourism development and community involvement in Saudi Arabia.

Many of our graduates have progressed into jobs in academia, becoming lecturers or post-doctoral researchers, while others work in commercial consultancy, international development or international travel, tourism, hospitality and events operations.

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Key information

As a tourism, hospitality and events PhD student at Brighton, you can develop research plans and apply methods involving both quantitative and qualitative data, supported by appropriate research methods training. You will benefit from:

• a supervisory team comprising two or sometimes three members of academic staff. Depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional supervisor from another School, another research institution, or an external partner from government or industry.
• desk space and access to a computer in a space specifically designed for research students. There are a range of facilities on the Eastbourne campus including various catering options.
• access to a range of electronic resources via the university’s Online Library, as well as to the physical book and journal collections housed within the network of university campus libraries.

Details of specific topic areas can be located in the lists below and on the university research pages. Please contact the relevant member of staff before submitting an application through the university’s Doctoral College.

Academic environment

Based on the university’s Moulsecoomb campus, the School of Business and Law has a vibrant community of research staff, which PhD students join as active members.

Academics deliver translational research with local, regional and international benefits. PhD students form an integral part of BBS and take an active role in a range of intellectual and social activities within the school. All postgraduate students are invited to join the university's research centres and groups, including the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Research and Enterprise Group , which will provide you with opportunities to present ‘work in progress’ and network with other researchers.

The Brighton Doctoral College offer a training programme for postgraduate researchers, covering research methods and transferable (including employability) skills. Attendance at appropriate modules within this programme is encouraged, as is contribution to the school’s seminar series. Academic and technical staff also provide more subject-specific training.

We welcome approaches for PhD supervision across most aspects of tourism hospitality and events research. Fields of recent pursuit have included: investigations of human resource issues, sociology and social issues, food and consumer behaviour, digital technologies and social media. The following list of interests will serve as a guide to some of the department’s outlook and expertise:

• sustainable, responsible, ethical and community-based tourism
• tourism - policy, planning, development and management
• globalisation, migration and mobility
• sexuality and gender
• niche and special interest tourism - particularly cruise tourism; sport tourism, family tourism, rural tourism, nature based tourism
• tourism and development in developed, developing and emerging countries
• tourism and social justice
• tourism environmental justice (i.e. animal rights in tourism)
• travel philanthropy
• consumer behaviour in tourism
• destination management and marketing
• tourism impacts management
• visual and visuality; culture and media, popular films and tourism
• heritage, landscape and memorialisation
• identities and culture, embodiment, materiality and the senses
• international events and festival
• subculture, counterculture and spectacle

Some of our supervisors

Dr matthew adams.

Dr Adams supervises PhD students addressing a range of topics including mental health and distress, social and cultural identity, critical psychologies of climate change, climate activism, nature-connection, Anthropocene studies, nature-based interventions, human-animal relations and posthumanities. He is especially interested in supervising students adopting qualitative methodological and critical theoretical approaches. Interdisciplinary projects are especially welcome. 

Dr Mandy Curtis

I am interested in supervising Post Graduate Researchers in events, public space, and identities. I am also keen to support students researching diversity in all its forms, as well as those looking at accessible and sustainable events.

The doctoral project I most recently supervised, examined the application of the circular economy in waste management for toursim beach sites in Ghana.  

Dr Barbara Grabher

I am interested in supervising doctoral students in their research projects linking to the field of Critical Event Studies, urban/ regional regeneration, gender/equality/diversity, ecological sustainability as well as community and identity creation. Due to my thorough education and extensive experience of ethnographic fieldwork in event settings, my supervisory interest strongly grounds in this methodological approach. If you're interested in undertaking research that examines the above mentioned themes, please feel free to contact me. 

Dr Nigel Jarvis

I have successfully supervised a number of PhDs to completion, with candidates getting academic publications as part of their journey even before they defend their thesis.  I am interested in supervising research projects on gender and sexuality, the cruise sector, sport tourism, sport and event sponsorship, sport event legacies, the socio-cultural impacts of tourism and events, and leisure management.

Dr Adam Jones

I am interested in supervising PhD students interested in sustainability related to tourism, marketing, and corporate social responsibility. I am also interested in those wanting to research behaviour change, especially related to the environmental crisis. Recently completed research and publications include those concerning behaviour change and travel demand management, destination planning and management and information overload on the internet. I specifically welcome projects that adopt innovative qualitative methodological approaches to creating new knowledge.

I am supervising students researching tourism and the circular economy, monitoring and evaluation of tourism development, art and the tourism economy and behaviour change as a result of environmental exposure 

Dr Catherine Kelly

I welcome the opportunity to supervise PhD students with an interest in the areas of tourism and wellbeing, place and wellbeing, sustainability, nature-based tourism, coastal tourism, blue spaces, water and wellbeing, rural tourism, cultural/heritage tourism, national parks and biospheres.

Dr Rodrigo Lucena De Mello

I welcome students' research projects in the following areas: Consumer psychology and behaviour; Customer relationship marketing; Marketing for families; Gender and sexuality in marketing

For further supervisory staff including cross-disciplinary options, please visit research staff on our research website.

Making an application

You will apply to the University of Brighton through our online application portal. When you do, you will require a research proposal, references, a personal statement and a record of your education.

You will be asked whether you have discussed your research proposal and your suitability for doctoral study with a member of the University of Brighton staff. We recommend that all applications are made with the collaboration of at least one potential supervisor. Approaches to potential supervisors can be made directly through the details available online. If you are unsure, please do contact the Doctoral College for advice.

Please visit our How to apply for a PhD page for detailed information.

Sign in to our online application portal to begin.

Fees and funding

 Funding

Undertaking research study will require university fees as well as support for your research activities and plans for subsistence during full or part-time study.

Funding sources include self-funding, funding by an employer or industrial partners; there are competitive funding opportunities available in most disciplines through, for example, our own university studentships or national (UK) research councils. International students may have options from either their home-based research funding organisations or may be eligible for some UK funds.

Learn more about the funding opportunities available to you.

Tuition fees academic year 2024–25

Standard fees are listed below, but may vary depending on subject area. Some subject areas may charge bench fees/consumables; this will be decided as part of any offer made. Fees for UK and international/EU students on full-time and part-time courses are likely to incur a small inflation rise each year of a research programme.

Contact Brighton Doctoral College

To contact the Doctoral College at the University of Brighton we request an email in the first instance. Please visit our contact the Brighton Doctoral College page .

For supervisory contact, please see individual profile pages.

Plymouth Business School

Phd tourism and hospitality.

The tourism and hospitality department offers a supportive research environment that provides opportunities for candidates to succeed in their chosen research area. Supervised by scholars renowned in their fields, you will explore contemporary tourism, hospitality and events issues arising from the latest developments in the sector’s research and industry practice. The successful completion of a PhD in Tourism or Hospitality will prepare you well for the a career in academia or industry.

Course details

Programme overview.

• This full time or part time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake. You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies.  You will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts. Your PhD will be assessed via submission of a written thesis (up to 80,000 words) and a viva voce (an oral examination). For full details of what doing a PhD entails at the University of Plymouth, please visit our postgraduate research degrees pages.  

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The Doctoral College is able to answer any questions you may have about applying for or undertaking a postgraduate research degree at the University of Plymouth: [email protected]  or +44 1752 587640 .  

Visit the postgraduate research studentships page to search for studentships currently available.

Our research covers three areas

Consequences of tourism and events

Economic and social spatial analysis

Service marketing and management

Our research specialisms include...

6 Heritage and cultural tourism

6 Sustainability

6 Persuasion

6 Communication

6 Talent management

6 Digital marketing

6 Climate change

6 Stakeholder collaboration

6 Crisis and disaster management

6 Business resilience and immersive experiences

Research into the role of food tourism

Dr Qian Chen studied BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism followed by a PhD in Tourism and Hospitality which she completed in 2016. She currently works as a Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Management at Yangzhou University in China.

Recent PhD completions

• Dr Cat Hine : Transitioning Beyond Undergraduate Hospitality Education; A Dialogic Analysis of Final Year Hospitality Graduates' Narratives of Employability.
• Dr Katie Angliss : An Evaluation of The Impact of Event Attendance on Perceptions of the Host Organisation's Reputation: A University Case Study.
• Dr Jennifer Phillips: The Island Image: A Means of Segmentation.
• Dr Payal Ghatnekar: Persuasive technology in tourism online experiences and implications on tourist buying behaviour.

Current research student projects

• JinHua Zhang (FT): Motivation to employees of transnational hotels under the influence of cross-culture. Director of Studies:  Dr Rong Huang .
• Tao Xu (FT): An investigation of the role of ICT usage in Chinese seniors' travel decision-making. Director of Studies:  Dr Rong Huang .
• Evangelos Vantzos (PT): Exploring the influence of contemporary marketing strategies on students' decision. A study of Higher Education business school selection. Director of Studies:  Professor Sheela Agarwal .
• Alexander Rowe (PT): The 'Poldark Effect': Impact of film tourism on space, place, heritage and identities in Cornwall. Director of Studies: Professor Sheela Agarwal .
• Richard Parkman (PT): The effect of emotion regulation for leaders maintaining effective leader-member exchanges: The cruise ship setting. Director of Studies: Professor Duncan Lewis.
• Sheikh Rahman (FT): Bangladesh and destination image: The role of cultural heritage tourism. Director of Studies: Dr Natalie Semley.
• Rohit Reji George (FT): Talent management strategies affecting employee engagement levels: A comparative study of western and domestic owned hotels in India. Director of Studies: Dr Susan Horner.
• Ukamake Onyenucheya (FT): The Impact of User Generated Content (UGC) on Online Brand Reputation of Small and Medium Sized Tourism Businesses. Director of Studies:  Professor Sheela Agarwal .
• XiaoZhao Chen (FT): What factors would affect multinational hotel enterprises selecting locations in China? Director of Studies:  Dr Rong Huang .
• Zoe Roberts (FT): Literary Tourism: Linking Cultural Captial, Tourist Experiences and Perceptions of Authenticity. Director of Studies: Dr Charles Mansfield.
• Kristin Finn (PT): Crowd dynamics and methods of management. Director of Studies:  Professor Paul Brunt .
• Arej Alhemimah (FT): Promoting domestic tourism in KSA: Factors that make UAE, and Egypt such popular travel destinations for Saudi families. Director of Studies: Dr Andreas Walmsley.

Discover our experts stories

Meet our experts

Professor Sheela Agarwal

Dr Katie Angliss

Head of division - business management.

Professor Paul Brunt

Emeritus professor.

Dr Cat Hine

Lecturer in leadership and business management.

Dr Rong Huang

Interim head of school.

Dr Nigel Jackson

Associate professor (reader) in persuasion and communication.

Dr Wai Mun Lim

Associate head of school - international.

Mr Derek Shepherd

Academic lead - teaching and quality in school of tourism and hospitality, funding for postgraduate research students.

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• International Tourism & Hospitality Management PhD/PhD by Published works
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PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or Part Time 3 years - 6 years PhD by Published Works: Part Time 1 year - 2 years

October, March

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For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK/EU Students enquiries

[email protected] 0300 303 2772

International Students enquiries

[email protected] +44 (0)1604 893981

​If you are a graduate in tourism, hospitality and events, or a similar discipline, this International Tourism & Hospitality Management PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and research skills. This full-time or part-time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind and wish to explore this through independent study to produce an original contribution to the subject.

As an International Tourism & Hospitality Management PhD student at Northampton, you can develop research plans and apply methods involving both quantitative and qualitative data, supported by proper research methods training. You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies. You will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts. Your PhD will be assessed via submission of a written thesis and a viva voce (an oral examination). After successful oral defence (viva voce) of the final thesis. The researcher will be awarded with the highest qualification that any UK university can award.

The University‘s Faculty of Business and Law offers a supportive research environment that supplies opportunities for candidates to succeed in their chosen research fields.

The closing dates for applications for the October intake is 1 August, and for the March intake is 11 December.

Updated 16/04/2024

• Providing research seminars
• Peer feedback and discussion
• Organising doctoral events and activities
• ​Facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities
• ​Encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research
• Offering opportunities to gain teaching ability and experience
• ​Support by a supervisory team suited to your project

Course Content

This International Tourism & Hospitality Management PhD programme is a way for you to develop your specialism and improve your skills in research, academic writing, and presentation. While developing your research projects, you will initially receive general, face-to-face, and project-specific training, to enable you to conduct your research effectively and independently. Normally, our PhD students are initially register for an MPhil and within the first twelve months of their study they are expected to transfer from the MPhil to a PhD programme. The transfer process requires our students to produce a detailed research proposal and apply for ethics approval. Students will be required to present their written piece of work to an academic audience and then proceed for the internal viva examination with an internal transfer viva examiner. The transfer viva process, appointment of the internal examiner, and approval of ethics documents are all subject to approval by the University research committees. All PhD students are assigned a supervisory team which consists of a Director of Study (DOS), and first and second supervisors. Our students must work independently on their research, under the advice and guidance of their supervisory team. Due to the nature of PhD study, our students spend a vast majority of their time studying and engaging in independent research. Students must have supervision meetings regularly with to discuss their progress, to create an action plan for the next steps of their programme, and to receive suggestions on their research and projects.

Research topics

We can supervise topics including:

• Tourism destination management and marketing
• Tourism marketing and destination branding
• Risk, crisis, and post-conflict management in tourism
• ​Gender and tourism
• Race and tourism ​
• Peace through tourism
• Hospitality operations and service quality
• Community-based tourism
• Tourism and poverty alleviation
• Talent management in tourism and hospitality
• Urban tourism
• Cultural and heritage tourism
• Food tourism and gastronomy
• Innovation in tourism and hospitality management ​
• Customer engagement in tourism and hospitality
• Responsible tourism and sustainability
• Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals

We also offer opportunities to develop interdisciplinary study and Practice as Research projects​

​Applicants are expected to hold a master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an approved university ​ ​or ​ ​Applicants are expected to hold a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of study appropriate to your project proposal ​ ​If you do not meet the entry requirements above, you may be admitted with lower-level qualifications, or qualifications in a different subject area but relevant experience considered by the University to be appropriate. These applications will be considered on an individual basis. ​ ​For a successful application, your academic credentials are important. We pay close attention to the suitability of our candidates for both the programme and the research interests of our team of academics. PhD applicants are assessed based on their previous academic performance, the quality of their research proposal, and the availability of suitable members of staff to supervise their chosen research topic.​​

English language requirements​

If English is not your first language, you must have proficiency in written and spoken English (normally a minimum test score of IELTS Academic: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in each component including writing, or equivalent). Given the nature of the programme, you will be expected to read and engage with complex theoretical texts and debates for which fluency in English is essential. ​Applications submitted with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will not be considered.

​Application requirements​

All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. ​ ​ All offers of a place on the programme are subject to:

• ​successful interview by the University
• suitable Research Supervision Support

You will also need to supply evidence that you are ready to pursue the project you propose in your application. This will be evidenced and assessed through your submitted research proposal. Please refer to our  research proposal guidance  for information on submitting a suitable research proposal. ​ ​Applicants are recommended to contact potential supervisors before they apply via the website. Please visit our  How to apply for a Research degree page   for detailed information about the application process, and how to find a research supervisor. ​

2024/25 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2024/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees

Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) practice based in the Arts, Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

• UK – Full Time: £5,500
• UK – Part Time: £2,775
• International – Full Time: £15,950
• International – Part Time: £7,450

Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by Means of Published Works

• UK – Part Time: £3,500
• International – Part Time: £7,650

Please visit the funding pages and our scholarship pages for more details on how to fund your study.

2023/24 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

• UK – Full Time: £5,340
• UK – Part Time: £2,695
• International – Full Time: £15,480
• International – Part Time: £7,245
• UK – Part Time: £3,400
• International – Part Time:  £7,460

Marcella Daye

Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management

Faculty of Business and Law

Nick Naumov

Senior Lecturer in Hospitality & Tourism Management

Head of Events, Tourism & Hospitality

Fabio Carbone

Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management & Marketing

Sarah Rawlinson

Partnership Curriculum Leader

Sarah Thangadurai

Senior Lecturer in Hotel Management

Careers and Employability

​​A PhD in International Tourism & Hospitality Management from UON can open doors to a successful career. This includes academia or moving into higher management positions in large multinationals, leading consulting firms and governmental and non-governmental organisations worldwide.

The University of Northampton has an excellent Careers and Employability Service who are dedicated to equipping students with the skills to thrive, adapt and innovate in our ever-changing world.

Our PhD students have access to exceptional research facilities such as:

• ​Dedicated PhD study area with computer and printer in the Learning Hub
• ​​Opportunities for research collaboration with staff and students
• Teaching and Research Assistant opportunities should you meet the requirements ​
• Excellent social groups for student meetings and engagement ​
• Spacious individual and group working space and discussion areas
• ​Well-equipped library with access to academic e-books, journal articles and learning resources for on-site and off-site study ​
• Library and Learning support for PhD students ​
• Skills support for PhD students

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Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management

MPhil or PhD

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Start dates.

January 2024 / June 2024

Application deadline

Applications for international candidates must be received in full by:

• 31 May 2024 (for September 2024 entry)
• 30 September 2024 (for January 2025 entry)
• 31 January 2025 (for June 2025 entry)

Applications for home and distance learning candidates must be received in full by:

• 30 June 2024 (for September 2024 entry) - only entry for Doctor of Coaching & Mentoring
• 31 September 2024 (for January 2025 entry)
• 28 February 2025 (for June 2025 entry)

Distance learning

Course length

Full time: minimum 3 years

Part time: minimum 4 years

Oxford Brookes Business School

Funding status

Self-funded

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Oxford Brookes has a well-established tradition of research in hospitality, tourism and events and is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in these fields. Our research in hospitality, tourism and events encompasses work on sustainable planning and development; experience design and customer experience management; organizational behaviour; digital marketing; revenue and financial management; strategy; entrepreneurship; consumer behaviour; stakeholder engagement and social impacts. Our colleagues working in these fields bring a range of disciplinary expertise, and our research promotes responsible business practice, while seeking to create positive impacts.

If you study for a PhD in Hospitality, Tourism and Events, you will normally be linked to either the Centre of Business Society and Global Challenges (BSGC) or Oxford Regions Innovation, Enterprise Lab (ORIEL) depending on your chosen topic, but we also maintain strong links with colleagues working in the International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies (ICCAMS) .

Degree routes

All students enrol as probationer research students. The degree for which you register will depend on your academic qualifications and research experience. During the first year you will formally register your research proposal for one of the below routes.

If you undertake an MPhil you will:

• critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic
• demonstrate understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field
• present and defend a substantial thesis by oral examination.

Thesis: 50,000 words

Length of study: Full-time: 2-3 years. Part-time: 3-4 years.

The criteria for a PhD are similar to those for an MPhil, with the key difference that:

• the research carried out will result in an independent and original contribution to knowledge.

Thesis: 100,000 words

Length of study: Full-time: 3-4 years. Part-time: 4-6 years.

Why Oxford Brookes University?

You will benefit from:

• a supervisory team of two to three supervisors who can provide the best combination of expertise to support your work
• training courses in research methods provided by the Business School and wider University
• regular seminars and learning activities at department, school and university level
• experience of presenting work to different audiences
• opportunities to network and discuss your work with staff and fellow students.
• engage with our entrepreneurs in residence and visiting entrepreneurs
• Work with local businesses
• collaborative opportunities, including receiving industrial funding and sponsorship.

You will be supported in developing and sharing your expertise through:

• opportunities to present at internal seminars and conferences
• dupport in attending, and ultimately presenting at external conferences (some financial assistance is available)
• training as an Associate Lecturer and the opportunity to engage in teaching activity on appropriate modules offered by the Business School.

Learning and assessment

While every candidate’s exact experience will vary according to their particular discipline, topic and methodology, there are a number of common elements that all students will undertake:

• critically investigating and evaluating an approved topic
• undertaking an analytical review of the existing literature in your topic area to set the theoretical context for your work and help demonstrate the gap in knowledge you will address
• developing and then implementing a rigorous and appropriate methodology for researching your topic
• demonstrating that your research conforms to all relevant ethical codes of practice
• extensive primary field research, analysis and evaluation.

Your progression will be monitored through an annual process undertaken at the end of each academic year, and through two key progression points after approximately six months and eighteen months of study respectively.

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How to apply

Entry requirements.

Applicants should have a good honours degree and a good master's degree at merit level or above that includes a thesis component.

Applicants with equivalent experience will be considered.

Application process

• Complete your research proposal
• Gather your supporting documents (listed below)
• Make a direct application .

If you have any difficulty completing your application, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page .

Supporting documents

When applying for this programme of study please upload all of the required supporting documents listed below to the online application portal .

We suggest merging your supporting documents into a single PDF file. Please note there are two specifically designated options for you to upload your two references to.

• copies of your previous degree transcripts and certificates (both undergraduate and postgraduate)
• a scan of your passport
• two academic references
• a 2,000-word Research Topic Proposal
• evidence of funding (we require evidence of personal funds or letter from funder if being sponsored)
• international students must also provide an English Language Certificate with an IELTS score of at least 7.0.

Tuition fees

Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.

For International fees the following factors will be taken into account by the University when it is setting the annual fees: inflationary measures such as the retail price indices, projected increases in University costs, changes in the level of funding received from Government sources, admissions statistics and access considerations including the availability of student support. 

Home fees are set by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and are released approximately five months before the start of each academic year.

If you have any questions about fees, get in touch with the Research Degrees Team at  [email protected] .

How and when to pay

Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.

• For information on payment methods please see our Make a Payment page.
• For information about refunds please visit our Refund policy  page

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influencing events, tourism and hospitality

We welcome proposals from home, EU and International applicants to come and study for a PhD at our school.

You will join a team of over forty academics conducting applied and fundamental research, aiming to advance knowledge and influence policy and practice in the events, tourism and hospitality sectors.

As a PhD student you will join our vibrant and supportive research environment, taking part in regular seminars with visiting scholars, enrolling on our PhD training programme and participating in School events and workshops designed to support research students in developing the skills, knowledge and attributes necessary to become independent researchers.

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.

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our researchers

We believe in giving our researchers the freedom to explore different perspectives, and projects that inspire them. You'll join a community that is diverse, supportive, imaginative - and always open to new ideas. Find out about some of the research taking place in our school.

"After looking for a PhD programme which could guide and support my research project, I decided to join the PhD programme at Leeds Beckett University based on the outstanding quality of its research staff and on the coincidence in research interests."

Gulbahar adbullah | female migration to qatar: an examination of motivations and career opportunities of female migrant workers employed in the hotel industry in qatar, eleanor anderson | mapping tourism recovery: a supply side analysis of cape breton island’s path toward a stronger more sustainable future, david andrews | the challenge of collaboration, partnership and trust: assessing the operations of destination management organisations. a case study of tourism in yorkshire (2001-2011), trish coll | the co-construction of narrative: understanding the responsible tourist’s contribution to storytelling, zamin hussein | the power of attraction: fifa 2022, qatar, soft power and the creation of national and international influence, ama samaradheera | stakeholder perspectives on implementing sustainable tourism strategies in sri lanka, dan lomax | evaluating the role of freelancers and micro-businesses in entrepreneurial creative networks, emmy yeung | the tension between authenticity and inauthenticity: an application of augmented reality in heritage sites, enesi majebi | an investigation of stakeholders' strategies for external crisis preparedness: the nigerian tourism industry perspectives, hien thu bui | evaluation of the asymmetric effect of service attributes on tourist satisfaction in all-inclusive holidays, jase wilson | tourism in the death zone: an ethnographic exploration of emotions in high-altitude tourism, yann tournesac | a longitudinal approach of tradeshow performance: making the best of event timescapes to build a new relationship deal among trade show stakeholders, join our thriving research community.

If you have an idea for a research proposal we would recommend getting in touch to discuss your idea with an Academic Supervisor. You can use our Find an Academic Supervisor tool  or browse our centre pages to find relevant academic colleagues to talk with.

When you've found a supervisor you're happy to work with, then you can submit your application to The Graduate School following the steps below.

Entrance date

We accept new PhD students at two points in the year. For February start, the deadline for applications is 30 September. For October start, the deadline for applications is 31 May.

Step one Your initial application

We adopt a two-step application process. You'll first of all need to send the items listed below to our Director of Research Degrees at the email address given.

• a 500 word outline of your proposed research project
• a two-page CV

Step two Submitting your proposal

After receiving feedback, you will work with an identified member of staff to develop a 2,500 word proposal to be submitted to the Graduate School, along with an application form which can be accessed on the 'how to apply' section of The Graduate School website.

Entry requirements and fees

Details about the entry requirements, including English language requirements, can be found at The Graduate School .

The Graduate School also provide information about postgraduate study fees and funding at Leeds Beckett . You may be eligible for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan to help with course fees and living costs while you study for a PhD.

More information

We regularly advertise for Graduate Teaching Assistant positions and PhD bursaries – information is available within  The Graduate School studentships information .

If you are interested in applying to study for a research degree with us please contact the Director of Research Degrees, Dr Kate Dashper, using the email link.

Support while you study

We provide ongoing support to our PhD students, find out more about our 2021/22 PhD Programme.

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Key Information

MPhil: 1.5-3 years. PhD: 2-4 years

MPhil: 2-4 years. PhD: 3-8 years

Entry Requirements

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Start Dates in October and February

Programme Overview

Doctoral candidates pursue original research with the goal of making a significant contribution to knowledge in, and understanding of, their chosen field. As a postgraduate researcher you can become an integral part of our research community, working with leading academics whose research has gone on to impact business, policy, and society on an international scale.

There is an emphasis on your own independent critical investigation, supervised by an experienced team of academics. You can benefit from an active research community in the School, and research groups with which to align your study.

As a research student, you will have access to a structured programme of training supported by our Doctoral School. This aims to assist you in the development of the practical and critical skills which are necessary for this programme and are transferable to your career. There may be opportunities to participate in undergraduate teaching following relevant training.

Key Features

Conduct independent, original, and academically significant research

Benefit from training courses to develop key research skills

Supervision and support from expert academic staff

Present at talks and seminars to showcase your work

Enrol in February or October each year

How You Study

Normally, PhD students register for an MPhil, and within 12 months (24 months for part-time study) they are expected to transfer to the PhD programme. This transfer requires the production of a detailed research proposal, which the candidate will be expected to defend at a transfer viva. The formal transfer is subject to approval by the University's Research Committees

Students are assigned a supervision team consisting of a Director of Studies (first supervisor) and usually one second supervisor. Students are expected to work independently on their research projects under the advice and direction of the supervision team.

Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, the vast majority of your time will be spent in independent study and research. You will have meetings with your academic supervisors, however the regularity of these will vary depending on your own individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and the stage of your programme.

Research Groups and Topics

The key to success on a postgraduate research programme is to find a research topic that you are passionate about and identify a supervisory team that has expertise in this area. We strongly recommend that you take a look at the research groups within Lincoln International Business School and individual staff research interests so you can see how your proposed research aligns with our research. Research is organised primarily around six research groups which draw together staff from across disciplinary boundaries within the School.

Community Organisation Research Group

Researching community organisation, self-organisation, and development within Third Sector organisations, multi-agency networks, and community groups.

Lincoln Economics, Accountancy, and Finance Research Group

Facilitating the creation and diffusion of policy-relevant research and the development of research skills in the University, the local community, and wider society.

Marketing Research Group

Bringing together both early-career and well-established researchers who are contributing to a wide range of marketing-related studies.

Regional Innovation and Enterprise Research Group

Delivering locally, nationally, and internationally funded projects aimed at investigating the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in the developments of regions.

Responsible Management Research Group

Developing new knowledge in ways that improve the understanding of responsible management as a concept and as practice in multiple contexts.

Visitor Economy Research Group

The Visitor Economy Research Group brings together research focused on the areas of tourism, mobilities, hospitality, heritage, events, and leisure.

How you are assessed

Students are required to demonstrate adequate and appropriate progress usually on an annual basis. A PhD is awarded based on the quality of your thesis and your ability in an oral examination (viva voce) to present and successfully defend your chosen research topic to a group of academics. You are also expected to demonstrate how your research findings have contributed to knowledge or developed existing theory or understanding.

Writing a Research Proposal

When applying for the MPhil/PhD programme, you will need to write a research proposal as part of your application. This sets out the broad topic you wish to research; the reasons for the research; what you hope to achieve; how you are going to conduct the research; and the expected results in relation to knowledge and understanding in the subject. The research proposal will be used to assess both the academic potential of your proposed research and our ability to supervise and support you in your proposed area of study.

How to Write Your Research Proposal

How to Apply

Postgraduate Research Application Support

Find out more about the application process for research degrees and what you'll need to complete on our How to Apply page, which also features contact details for dedicated support with your application.

Entry Requirements 2024-25

Normally candidates should hold a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent in a relevant subject. You should also hold a Master's degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above.

While academic credentials are important for a successful application we also pay great attention to the fit of students to both the programme and the research interests of our academic team. Applicants are assessed based on their previous academic performance, the quality of their research proposal, and the availability of suitable members of staff to supervise the chosen research topic.

If you would like to undertake a PhD, but do not currently have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, you may want to consider studying one of our Master's programmes.

International students will require English Language at IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element, or equivalent. For more information, please visit: http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/englishrequirements

If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study.

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills

Programme Fees

You will need to have funding in place for your studies before you arrive at the University. Our fees vary depending on the course, mode of study, and whether you are a UK or international student. You can view the breakdown of fees for this programme below. Research students may be required to pay additional fees in addition to cover the cost of specialist resources, equipment and access to any specialist collections that may be required to support their research project. These will be informed by your research proposal and will be calculated on an individual basis.

Funding Your Research

Loans and Studentships

Find out more about the optional available to support your postgraduate research, from Master's and Doctoral Loans, to research studentship opportunities. You can also find out more about how to pay your fees and access support from our helpful advisors.

Career Development

A doctoral qualification can be the capstone of academic achievement and often marks the beginning of a career in academia or research. A research programme provides the opportunity to become a true expert in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills that can support your career progression. A research-based degree is also the most direct pathway to an academic career. PhDs and research degrees are a great chance to expand your network and meet diverse people with similar interests, knowledge, and passion.

The University’s Doctoral School provides a focal point for Lincoln’s community of researchers, where ideas and experiences can be developed and shared across disciplines. It also offers support and training to help equip you for both academic and non-academic careers.

Doctoral School

Academic Contact

For more information about this course, please contact:

Dr Siobhan Wray [email protected]

Research at Lincoln

Through our research, we are striving to change society for the better. Working with regional, national, and international partners, our academics are engaged in groundbreaking studies that are challenging the status quo. We also understand the importance of providing the best possible environment for pursuing research that can support our communities and make a tangible difference to the world around us.

Prioritising Face-to-Face Teaching

At the University of Lincoln, we strive to ensure our students’ experience is engaging, supportive, and academically challenging. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, we have adapted to Government guidance to keep our students, staff, and community safe. All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in England were lifted in February 2022 under the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and we have embraced a safe return to in-person teaching on campus. Where appropriate, face-to-face teaching is enhanced by the use of digital tools and technology and may be complemented by online opportunities where these support learning outcomes.

We are fully prepared to adapt our plans if changes in Government guidance make this necessary, and we will endeavour to keep current and prospective students informed. For more information about how we are working to keep our community safe, please visit our coronavirus web pages .

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Oxford Brookes University has a well-established tradition of research in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management and is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in these fields.

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If you study for a PhD in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management, you will normally be linked to either the Centre of Business Society and Global Challenges (BSGC) or Oxford Regions Innovation, Enterprise Lab (ORIEL) depending on your chosen topic, but we also maintain strong links with colleagues working in the International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies (ICCAMS).

Why Oxford Brookes University?

You will benefit from:

• a supervisory team of two to three supervisors who can provide the best combination of expertise to support your work
• training courses in research methods provided by the Business School and wider University
• regular seminars and learning activities at department, school and university level
• experience of presenting work to different audiences
• opportunities to network and discuss your work with staff and fellow students.
• engage with our entrepreneurs in residence and visiting entrepreneurs
• Work with local businesses
• collaborative opportunities, including receiving industrial funding and sponsorship.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

• sustainable planning and development
• experience design and customer experience management
• organizational behaviour
• digital marketing
• revenue and financial management
• strategy; entrepreneurship
• consumer behaviour
• stakeholder engagement and social impacts

Key information

• 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

• Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00
• Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
• Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00

Disciplines

Academic requirements.

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

• Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
• Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
• Home contents and baggage

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Oxford Brookes University and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal .

Other requirements

General requirements.

Applicants should have a good honours degree and a good master's degree at merit level or above that includes a thesis component.

• copies of your previous degree transcripts and certificates (both undergraduate and postgraduate)
• a scan of your passport
• two academic references
• a 2,000-word Research Topic Proposal
• evidence of funding (we require evidence of personal funds or letter from funder if being sponsored)
• international students must also provide an English Language Certificate with an IELTS score of at least 7.0.

Tuition Fee

International, living costs for oxford.

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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We offer a range of specialist tourism, hospitality and events courses backed by an outstanding team of research-active academics.

The courses are delivered by a passionate and supportive team of internationally recognised experts with a wide range of industry and academic experience. Their work informs their teaching, allowing you to explore topics at the cutting edge of your field and giving you the chance to be involved in exciting research projects.

We have an excellent reputation within the tourism and hospitality sectors and our graduates are always sought after by employers. As we are home to three of the world's top 10 tourism journals, Tourism Management, the International Journal of Tourism Research and Tourism Economics, as well as the leading international textbook Tourism Principles and Practice, you'll be well-placed to keep up to date with the latest sector developments and can draw on the extensive knowledge of our academic team.

The strong link between our research and taught postgraduate degrees means that you will be studying alongside leading academics whose research has a global impact and you will co-create an innovative future. Additionally to this, some of our courses within the department are accredited by The Tourism Management Institute (TMI).

Our events and leisure courses, meanwhile, have links with the key academic and professional organisations including the Association of Events Management Education (AEME), the Leisure Studies Association (LSA), the International Special Events Society (ISES), National Outdoor Event Association (NOEA), and the Institute of Event Management (IEM). We are proud of our world-class research and our close interaction with professional practice, which puts us 10th in the world for Hospitality and Leisure Management in the latest QS World University Rankings.

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Hospitality Management PhD

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Research in the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) takes a multifaceted approach to the hospitality sector. We explore strategies for resilience, ethical management, diversity and inclusion, and innovation with a focus on empowering women and understanding the experiences of marginalised groups.

As a postgraduate researcher at UWL, you will receive training in a range of research methods and theoretical approaches. You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, creativity, motivation, and a deep interest in the field of hospitality. 

Working closely with your supervisors, you will undertake rigorous scientific investigation, generating significant discoveries relevant to business, social life, and academic scholarship.

LGCHT academics provide excellent supervision, covering a diverse range of exciting research topics, including:

Strategic resilience management:

• analysis of risk and crisis management systems in practice
• emerging risks and ‘black swans’ (including pandemics, geopolitical shifts, and climate-related disruptions) 
• cyber risk management 
• operational, societal, and environmental risks 

Ethical labour recruitment and broader business-related human rights issues: 

• labour exploitation 
• human trafficking and modern slavery 
• supply chain transparency and ethical sourcing 
• trafficking survivors’ re-integration 

Employment of marginalised groups in hospitality:

• accessibility and inclusion for neurodivergent employees 
• transgender inclusive workplace 
• ageism in the hospitality sector and supporting the employment of seniors 

Celebrating and empowering women in hospitality:

• the role of women in hospitality entrepreneurship 
• barriers to women's leadership in the hotel sector 
• strategies for promoting gender equality in leadership 

Evidence-based research on diversity and inclusion:

• best practices for creating an inclusive workplace culture
• addressing unconscious bias in hiring and promotion
• new consumer trends and expectations in the post-pandemic landscape
• brand reputation development and protection in the age of social media 
• public sentiment monitoring systems
• reputational risk management 
• the influence of online reviews and consumer-generated content

Ethical dilemmas in the implementation of technology in hospitality:

• privacy concerns and data management in smart hotels 
• the impact of automation on hospitality jobs and job quality 
• balancing technological innovation with personalised service.

See the topics doctoral students in Hospitality Management have been researching.

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Why study Hospitality Management with us?

What our students say…

The staff members that I encountered were warm, welcoming and supportive of my studies. The relatively small size of the University’s postgraduate school created a close family/communal environment for both staff and students. This provided a good support system as I could quickly grow acquainted with the postgraduate team and other Doctoral research candidates.

World-leading Research

The University of West London has been recognised by the Government's Research Excellence Framework (REF) for its exceptional research work.

Research Centres

We have seven Research Centres, staffed by experts with an enviable record of publications, conferences, media and public engagement work.

With academic staff with extensive professional experience within a vast array of disciplines, we provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from:

• peer feedback and discussion
• a series of master-classes and lectures from industry figures
• support by a supervisor and second supervisor suited to your project.

About PhD study

This course is available for you to study either on a full-time or part-time basis and you have the flexibility to switch should you need to.

A PhD is founded on independent research.  You will undertake a systematic and in-depth exploration of your chosen topic to produce a substantial body of knowledge and make an original and important contribution to the subject area.  

The support provided by your supervisory team will be vital to your student experience and scholarly advancement.  You and your supervisors will have regular one-to-one meetings which will provide you with opportunities to develop your research topic and discuss your progress.

London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism's Research Centre

Our London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) is closely affiliated with  The International Centre for Hospitality and Aviation Resilience Management (ICHARM) . 

ICHARM provides a platform for research within hospitality, tourism and aviation, focusing on the management of reputation, risk and resilience.

Find out more about our  Research Centres and Research Groups .

Our research record

View our  academic journal 'New Vistas'   to see the work of students and academics who are making an impact both locally and globally through their research findings.

Based in the heart of Ealing, west London, you can make use of the excellent transport links to travel to the the capital or further afield.

London is well known for its concentration of high-technology industry including many of the big names in technology and computing companies, alongside digital media, computer games, and electronic commerce.

The department of Computing Science has close connections with many of these organisations via collaborative projects, staff secondments and visiting industrial staff.

Got a question?

If you would like guidance or more information about studying for a research degree, you can contact  Professor Alexandros Paraskevas .

To enable you to enhance your professional profile, we support you throughout your research degree by:

• providing research seminars
• organising doctoral events and activities
• facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities
• encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research
• offering opportunities to gain teaching expertise and experience.

We provide structured research training, expert supervision, and an environment where you can discuss your research with other PhD students and researchers.

We run seminars in research methods from the Graduate Centre, as well as an ongoing series of events and activities organised by Schools and Colleges. Specialist help with academic English for students for whom English is not their first language is available.

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We contribute to national and international initiatives and promote collaboration and networking opportunities. We also encourage and support you to publish and disseminate your research in academic journals and via presenting papers at conferences.

We run an annual conference for doctoral students, where you are encouraged to present a paper about your research. As well as being an opportunity to discuss your work with other students, the conference is a chance to gain valuable experience in presenting your research and participating in open discussions with academic peers.

You will also find other opportunities such as postgraduate student seminars and forums within your specific subject area.

Once you start a PhD course at UWL, you become part of our research community. You will have access to a postgraduate common room, located at our Ealing campus on St Mary’s Road, where you will meet fellow researchers from other subject disciplines offering scope for collaborations or simply to discuss ideas, allowing you to be part of a vibrant research environment.

• Requirements: UK
• Requirements: International

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

• a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

We look for students with:

• a passion for their chosen subject.

You will also have a well thought through and persuasive proposal.

• Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).

Fees & funding

• Funding: UK
• Funding: International

The fee above is the cost per year of your course.

If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year. If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.

Government regulation does affect tuition fees and the fees listed for courses starting in the 2025/26 academic year are subject to change.

If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.

Funding your studies

Funding for postgraduate students usually comes from one or more of a range of key sources:

• research councils
• charities and trust funds, including those funded by the UK government
• higher Education institutions
• overseas governments (international students only)
• professional and career development loans
• self-funding (including family funds).

Find out more about funding opportunities. Examples of most of these types of funding are included on the postgraduate studentships website , (with the exception of funding you may be able to obtain from your employer and self-funding).

Bursaries and scholarships

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit. See our PhD scholarships , scholarships and bursaries .

For any overseas students, your first port of call should be grant-awarding bodies in your own country (eg The Ministry / Department of Education) and your local (or nearest) office of the British Council.

The British Council manage a small number of international studentship grants in some countries and should be able to tell you what other awards may be available to you - they also produce the Sources of funding for international students guide.

Supervisors

Professor alexandros paraskevas.

Study & career progression

As a PhD Graduate you will be a recognised authority within your research field. Having gained valuable transferable skills during your PhD you will be a  self-motivated project managers with excellent organisational and analytical skills, experienced in public speaking and event planning with an ability to effectively collect, analyse, interpret and communicate large amounts of complex data.

Most of our graduates do go on to careers within academia, some graduates take their research and teaching expertise into other professions, including:

• consultancies
• travel technology
• food manufacturing and catering
• destination management organisations
• public administration.

How to apply

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• the most appropriate supervisor(s) to be appointed.

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Call for applications, request access, doctoral programme in tourism (interuniversity: uma, ua, uca, ucm, uex, ull, nebrija, uoc, urjc, usc, us, uvigo).

The Doctorate Programme in Tourism is part of the REDINTUR cooperation framework, which is made up of 19 Universities with postgraduate studies in Tourism, which has been described in the 2012-2015 National Plan for Tourism of the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Tourism, within the Talent and Entrepreneurship section as a strength, highlighting its operation and training programmes in tourism.

It is the result of the coordination and cooperation between research teams with a track record in the scientific-social knowledge of tourism and in accredited training programmes.

Under this framework, the lines of research of the different groups of the aforementioned Universities have been unified and coordinated with the aim of collaborating and promoting training and research in Tourism in Spain.

Broadly speaking, we can indicate the objectives and commitments that have been set:

• To contribute to the training of doctors and researchers in Tourism in order to ...
• To contribute to the training of doctors and researchers in Tourism in order to promote the sustainable growth of a key activity in our social and economic environment.
• To promote research in order to carry out efficient management of information that allows management to be adapted to the profile of the tourist consumer.
• To develop analysis and research techniques to adapt to the evolution of the information society.
• To favour cooperation between universities and the mobility of students and teaching staff.
• To collaborate in innovation and competitiveness in the field of tourism.
• To develop a complete and complex academic curriculum model that is committed to the multidisciplinary nature of tourism education at the heart of the University.
• Full adaptation of the level of university tourism studies in our country to that existing within the European Union and other neighbouring countries, culminating the process initiated with the integration into the university system in 1996.
• To achieve the standardisation of higher studies in tourism with those corresponding to other areas of training in other economic and professional sectors.
• Development of specialisation profiles in areas that allow us to take into account the needs for innovation required by business and tourist destination management.

Official qualification

The UOC's Doctoral Programme of Tourism (interuniversity: UMA, UA, UCA, UCM, UEX, ULL, Nebrija, UOC, URJC, USC, US, UVIGO) is a programme that has been approved by the Spanish Universities Council, and its implementation has been authorized by the Government of Catalonia, in accordance with current legislation . You can check the program's quality data at this link .

The UOC's doctoral programmes have full academic validity throughout Spain; where such is the intention, they are qualifications to perform regulated professions, in accordance with the regulations applicable in each case. 

The certificates for these programmes are issued together with a Diploma Supplement (DS), providing details of...

The certificates for these programmes are issued together with a Diploma Supplement (DS), providing details of what the student studied, their results, the professional competencies obtained and the qualification's level in the Spanish higher education system; the aim of this is to facilitate recognition of the qualification and promote students' and graduates' mobility within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). 

In other countries, the validity of the official university qualifications issued by the UOC will depend on each specific country's education laws.

Title of Degree - Doctoral Programme in Tourism, RUCT Code: 5601390, ISCED Code 1 Social and Behavioural Sciences, ISCED Code 2 Travel, Tourism and Leisure.

25 Sep 2024

Admission: March 5, 2024

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English

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The quality of this degree programme is endorsed by the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU), which ensures that rigorous standards, including those demanded by the EHEA, are met.

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Study plan. Competences and skills

The aim of this training is to acquire and develop the following skills:

• Dealing with contexts in which there is little specific information.
• Find the key questions to be answered to solve a complex problem.
• Design, create, develop and undertake novel and innovative projects in their field of knowledge.
• Work both in a team and autonomously in an international or multidisciplinary context.
• Integrate knowledge, deal with complexity and formulate judgements with limited information.
• Intellectual criticism and defence of solutions.
• Ability to conceive, design or create, implement and adopt a substantial process of research or creation.
• Ability to contribute to the expansion of the frontiers of knowledge through original research.
• Ability to carry out critical analysis and evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas.
• Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society ...
• Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general about their fields of knowledge in the modes and languages used by the academic community. knowledge in the modes and languages commonly used in their international scientific community.
• Ability to promote, in academic and professional contexts, scientific, technological, social, artistic or cultural progress within a society based on the cultural progress within a knowledge-based society.

Deposit and thesis oral defense

On completion of the doctoral thesis, the PhD student must apply to the programme's Academic Committee for authorisation to deposit the thesis.

The application must be accompanied by the following documents:

• Favourable report from the thesis supervisor and, if applicable, from the members of the thesis committee, on the authorisation of the deposit.
• The document of activities that the doctoral student has carried out.
• A summary of the doctoral thesis of a maximum of 4,000 characters, written in Catalan, Spanish and English. If the doctoral thesis is written in a language other than these in accordance with article 26, a summary in this language must also be submitted.
• A copy of the doctoral thesis, the student's curriculum vitae and the activities document, in electronic format.

Two doctors who are experts in the field of the doctoral thesis will produce independent and anonymous reports on the thesis.

Once the above reports have been requested, the thesis supervisor will be asked to propose between five and seven doctors from five different universities or institutions who may form part of the panel responsible for judging the thesis. The academic committee of the programme will proceed, in view of the documentation received, to authorise or not the doctoral thesis defense.

Once the defense has been authorised, the chair of the examining board sets the date for the reading and defence of the thesis and the Doctoral School convenes the public defence of the thesis, which consists of the presentation and defence of the research work prepared by the PhD student to the members of the examining board.

The members of the examining board ask the PhD student any questions they consider appropriate. Likewise, persons holding a doctoral degree who are present at the public event may ask questions at the time and in the manner indicated by the chair of the panel.

After the reading and defence of the thesis, each member of the examining board gives a written assessment of the thesis and its defence and issues a written report with the overall grade awarded to the thesis according to the following scale: "not pass", "pass", "good" or "excellent".

Approval of the tesis

Quality criteria for the defence of doctoral theses on the Joint Doctoral Programme in Tourism

The (joint) Doctoral Programme in Tourism sets out minimum quality criteria to be met by a doctoral thesis in order for the evaluation and defence process to begin. Before a doctoral thesis can be accepted, the work of the doctoral student must be assessed based on objective quality criteria. In particular, before setting in motion the process for organizing the defence, the doctoral student must have published research or partial results from the thesis in well-established journals or submitted them at conferences of recognized importance in their field.

For this purpose, a points system has been established for publications, in which the doctoral student must obtain at least one point in order for the doctoral thesis to be accepted.

The points system is as follows:

a) 1 point for each article  published in a journal included in the following citation databases:

- Journal Citation Reports (JCR): Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) and Science Citation Index (SCIE) - Scopus, impact index in SCImago Journal & Country Rank (SJR) - Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI)

b) 0.5 points for each publication in the following databases and review systems:

- Spanish scientific journals with the FECYT Quality Seal - Emerging Sources Citation Index (WOS) - ERIH-PLUS, European Reference Index for the Humanities - Books and chapters of research works published by publishers of recognized prestige in their research field and which appear in prominent positions in the Scholarly Publishers Indicators (SPI) ranking.

c) 0.25 points for each publication in a journal from the following databases and repertoires:

- Latindex catalogue (scientific journals from Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal), with a minimum of 28 criteria. - H Index of Spanish Journals of Social and Legal Sciences (Google Scholar Metrics). - Other national and international databases: Scielo, Redalyc, Qualis. - Works recorded in the proceedings of international conferences, provided that the international scope is explicitly stated in the conference title.

In any event, publications in journals and conferences with no system of external peer review will not be considered. 

The requirements for contributions submitted in support of a thesis are:

a) These contributions must have been submitted, published or accepted for publication after the start of the doctoral studies.

b) The contributions must state the name of the university at which the student is doing the doctoral programme. This statement will be made through the affiliation of the supervisor and/or the doctoral student.

c) The doctoral candidate must be listed as the first or second author of all the contributions. Exceptionally, the Academic Committee of the Joint Programme in Tourism may allow the doctoral candidate, in a contribution in support of a thesis, to appear in a position after second, subject to the justifications submitted.

d) A contribution by two or more authors may only be used in support of one thesis.

Quality criteria for the defence of doctoral theses as a compendium of publications in the Joint Doctoral Programme in Tourism 

Before accepting a doctoral thesis for its defence, the work of the student will be assessed on the basis of quality criteria. In particular, for the defence of the doctoral thesis as a compendium, the student must include at least three publications that meet the quality criteria for the defence of doctoral theses on the doctoral programme, one of which must be in a journal indexed in JCR, one in a journal of those considered in the databases and repertoires of group A of those listed below, and a third from group B of those listed below.  The groups classifying the publications that the doctoral student should have made are as follows:

GROUP A journals

· Journal Citation Report (SCI/SSCI) - Scopus · SCImago Journal & Country Rank (SJR) · Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI)

GROUP B journals - ERIH European Reference Index for the Humanities of the European Science Foundation - Spanish scientific journals with the FECYT Quality Seal - Emerging Sources Citation Index

- These contributions must have been submitted, published or accepted for publication after the start of the doctoral studies. - The contributions must state the name of the university at which the student is doing the doctoral programme. This statement will be made through the affiliation of the supervisor and/or the doctoral student.

- The doctoral candidate must be listed as the first or second author of all the contributions. In truly exceptional cases, the Academic Committee of the Joint Programme in Tourism may allow the doctoral candidate, in a contribution in support of a thesis, to appear in a position after second, subject to the justifications submitted. A contribution by two or more authors may only be used in support of one thesis.

Training complements and activities

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Complementary subjects

Temes d'Inv. avançada turisme sostenible TIC (Català / Español) Complementary

Sostenibilitat i Turisme (Català / Español) Complementary

Mètodes d'investigació qualitativa (Català / Español) Complementary

Mètodes d'investigació quantitativa (Català / Español) Complementary

Library Workshops

Bibliographic reference management (English) Mandatory

Search for academic information (English)  Highly recom.

Where to publish: How to identify leading journals? (English) Highly recom.

Open access (English) Highly recom.

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Research Design for Social Sciences (English) Highly recom.

Advanced Quantitative Met. in Knowledge Society (English) Highly recom.

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Research, transfer, and entrepreneurship courses

Academic Presentations (English) Mandatory

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Entrepreneurship for Researchers (English) Mandatory

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Responsible Research & Innovation (RRI) (English) Recommended

Research and gender (English)

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The maximum duration of the programme is three years if pursued full-time and five years if part-time, counting from the doctoral candidate's admission to the programme until presentation of the doctoral thesis. Calculation of this period does not include parental leave or extended sick leave the Academic Commission of the programme considers justified.

Permanence regulations

The following are causes for definitive withdrawal from the doctoral programme:

• The expiry of the periods of stay and, if applicable, of any extensions that may have been authorised.
• The refusal of the requested extensions, in accordance with Article 21.2.
• Failure to formalise enrolment within the deadlines and in the manner established by the Doctoral School without having requested temporary withdrawal.
• When the acceptance of the research plan has not been requested within the period established by the Doctoral School.
• Having obtained two negative evaluations in the research plan and/or in the annual activities document, in accordance with article 36.3 of these regulations.
• When two negative evaluations have been obtained in the research plan and/or in the annual activities document, in accordance with article 36.3 of these regulations.
• When the documents established by the programme's academic committee for the annual assessment and monitoring of the research plan have not been submitted within the established deadline.
• Those that may arise from the corresponding disciplinary sanctions, in accordance with the UOC's Regulations on Rights and Duties.

Control procedures

The completion of the activities proposed in the training plan at the beginning of the doctoral programme and the submission of the research plan at the end of the first year and in subsequent years of the activities document will be the mechanisms for monitoring the progress of the research, always under the supervision of the thesis supervisor.

The assignment of the thesis supervisor is made by the programme's Academic Committee during the first three months after enrolment. The thesis supervisor is ultimately responsible for conducting all the doctoral student's research work.

Research lines

Doctoral school management, programme director, supervisors.

PhD in Computer Engineering (UAB). He teaches courses on artificial intelligence, infographic, computer vision and business intelligence. He is currently the director of the UOC Doctoral School. His research focuses on the study of computer vision algorithms dedicated to the analysis of human behaviour, facial perception and object and scene recognition.

Alba Colombo Vilarrasa

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PhD in Economic and Business Sciences from the University of Castilla-La Mancha and a postgraduate diploma in the Construction of Models in Ecology and Natural Resource Management from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. She received an award for her doctoral thesis from the Instituto de Estudios Económicos (IEE) in Madrid.

Francesc Gonzalez Reverte

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PhD of Environmental Sciences from the Autonomous Universitat de Barcelona (UB). Degree in Environmental Sciences from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). His research activity pivots around political ecology and economics and in the critical analysis of new paradigms of sustainability, with special emphasis on water management, sustainability, urban resilience, and in strategies in Smart Cities.

Joan Miquel Gomis Lopez

Julie wilson.

Doctor in Human Geography from the University of West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom.

Lluis Alfons Garay Tamajon

Mònica cerdán chiscano, pablo diaz luque, pere suau sanchez, ramon ribera fumaz, soledad morales pérez.

Doctor in Human Geography from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Master in Geography from the same university and postgraduate in Agent of International Development from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia and SETEM (1998).

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Access requirements

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General requirements

To be eligible for the doctoral program, candidates must meet the general requirements of the University and those specific to the programme.

First, prospective candidates must demonstrate that they meet one of the following requirements:

• Holding an official Spanish bachelor's degree, or equivalent, and a university master's degree, or equivalent, and having completed at least 300 ECTS credits in all these two programmes.
• Holding an official Spanish university degree, corresponding to previous regulations of university teaching, and having completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits in all official university studies, of which at least 60 must be at master's level.
• Holding an official university degree from a country that is part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that qualifies for entrance to official master's degree courses, and having completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits in all official university studies, of which at l...
• Holding an official university degree from a country that is part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that qualifies for entrance to official master's degree courses, and having completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits in all official university studies, of which at least 60 must be at master's level.
• Holding an official Spanish graduate degree, the duration of which, in accordance with Community law, is at least 300 ECTS credits. In this case, students must take the specific training components on a compulsory basis, unless the corresponding doctoral programme includes research training credits equivalent in formative value to research credits from master's degrees.
• Holding an official university degree in which, after obtaining a training place in the corresponding test of access to specialised health training places, they have completed at least two years of training in a programme to obtain an official degree in one of the specialities of the health sciences with a positive evaluation.
• Holding an official university degree from a country outside the EHEA, without the need for official validation, after verifying that the level of training is equivalent to that of official university master's degrees and that it allows access to doctoral studies in the country issuing the degree.
• Holding a Spanish doctoral degree obtained in accordance with previous university regulations.
• Holding a degree in architecture or engineering with an advanced studies diploma, obtained in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 778/1998, of 30 April, or having achieved the research sufficiency regulated in Royal Decree 185/1985, of 23 January.
• Holding an official university degree that has obtained correspondence with level three of the Spanish Framework of Qualifications for Higher Education (MECES), in accordance with the procedure established in Royal Decree 967/2014, of 21 November, establishing the requirements and procedure for officially validating and declaring equivalence with regard to the official university degree and academic level and for validating foreign higher education studies, and the procedure for determining correspondence with the MECES levels of the official titles of architect, engineer, graduate, technical architect, technical engineer and diploma holder.

Prospective candidates who have not earned the credits for initiation to research in a university master¿s programme shall be obliged to undertake the complementary training determined in each case by the programme.

Admission to the doctoral programme of prospective candidates who hold only an official undergraduate degree which under EU law has a duration of 300 ECTS and who have not completed the courses and earned the credits for initiation to research in a university master's programme will be contingent on successful completion of the complementary training corresponding to the module, itinerary or initiation to research courses for the corresponding training period.

The programme's working languages are Catalan, Spanish or English. However, the university establishes as an entry requirement to demonstrate a level equivalent to B1 or upper-intermediate level of independent user of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The level of English of the students who do not have an English level certification will be assessed by the Selection and Monitoring Committee during the course of the interview.

According to Decree 822/202, of September 28, students with a disability equal to 33% or more have a reservation of 5% of the places.

Admission criteria

The general criterion for admission is established as the presentation of a proposal for a Doctoral Thesis Project, related to one of the research teams

existing in the Doctoral Program, in which the objectives, justification for adherence to a research line, methodology, expected results, and

necessary resources for its preparation, proposed tutor and thesis director, and report of the proposed thesis director are described.

Weighted access criteria:

• Academic record of the degree for access to the doctoral program 30%.

• Academic record of the master's degree for access to the doctoral program 40%.

• The existence of letters of presentation by university professors or other research institutions, who have direct knowledge of the

applicant's ability and competence (5%)

o If the endorsement letter is related to the thesis proposal (5%)

o If the endorsement letter is not related to the thesis proposal (0...

o If the endorsement letter is not related to the thesis proposal (0.25%)

• Research experience or other merits related to research (20%)

o Publications, communications at congresses, conferences, collaborations, studies, stays related to the project or proposed research lines

up to 2 points.

• Accredited knowledge of a foreign language commonly used in the scientific community to which the doctoral program belongs (5%). According to the

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the minimum required level will be B2.

o English Level C2 (0.5 points)

o English Level C1 (0.25 points)

o Another Language (0.25 points always above B2)

This programme does not require a specific level of English, although it is necessary to have a minimum knowledge of the language in order to thoroughly understand scientific articles, interact fluently and naturally and produce scientific texts.

In order to receive 5% of the weighted points of the admission process referring to the accreditation of knowledge of English (a foreign language commonly used in the scientific community), you must have a minimum level of B1 in this language.

If you apply for a UOC grant, you must accredit a level equal to or higher than B2 from the time of application. For other grants, financial aid or research contracts, please consult the terms and conditions and requirements for each case (level of English and part-time or full-time format).

Admission documents

All candidates applying for admission to the UOC's doctoral programme in Tourism must provide the following documents:   - A photocopy of your national identity document (DNI), foreigner identification number (NIE) or passport.   - A letter of motivation detailing your specific reasons for applying for this programme and describing your research interests.   -  A letter of endorsement stating the name of the researcher who endorses your project.   - Your research or pre-project proposal .<...

• Initial justification and fit with the line of research; the candidate must explain how the research idea fits with the line of research chosen.
• Focus of the research issue or question.
• Outline of the methodology.
• Expected outcomes (an approximate idea).

June 8, 2024: Start of the call for access and admission to doctoral programs.

July 8, 2024:  End of the deadline for the call for access and admission to doctoral programs.

September 16, 2024: Resolution and final publication of the candidacies admitted. The lists will be published on the Doctoral School website .

September 16 - 25, 2024: Start of enrollment for the 2024-25 academic year. 

September 26, 2024:

September 26, 2024: Start of teaching for the 2024-25 academic year.

Apply for the Welcome and Information Service

Apply for the Welcome and Information Service is a free, no-obligation procedure that provides you with a user name and password that will allow you to enter the UOC's Virtual Campus, from where you will be able to:

1.    Contact experts who will help you settle any doubts you may have about applying. 2.    Consult the Campus Secretary's Office for information about the programme of studies, enrolment prices, documentation, etc.

Before requesting access, check that you meet the requirements for the programme you want to be admitted to.

Access form

On the access form, you must give your personal details and the educational level you have attained.

Access Documentation

You will find a list of the documentation you need when you request access and can consult the Campus Secretary's Office.

If you are eligible for any of the discounts stated in the Price Decree, you will have to submit the appropriate documentation, following the instructions given by the virtual Secretary's Office.

Access the Campus and contact the researcher

Virtual campus

After you have requested access, you will receive a user name and password that will allow you to access the Virtual Campus, where you will find all the information and resources you may need.

You will find the information to contact the lead researcher in the "research lines" section. The researcher can provide support for preparing your application and will be your sponsor, if he or she agrees. Once you have been admitted to the programme, he or she will advise and guide you in choosing courses, in accordance with your prior academic background, your interests and the amount of time you have.

Virtual Secretary's Office

There is a  Procedure  on the Campus where you can consult and manage all academic matters, such as viewing the programme of studies, payment options or the discounts available. 

Apply for admission

You can complete the admission form the virtual campus  Procedures / Doctoral programme admission documentation , where you will have to give your academic details, whether you want to apply for a grant and the research line you are interested in. 

You must submit an enrolment proposal after having chosen the courses you want to follow during the semester, which your tutor will analyse so that you can complete enrolment with his or her counselling. It is a step prior to completing enrolment.

Send the digital documentation

Having completed the previous step, you must attach the documentation in the same section. You can see which documentation you must attach in the corresponding section within  Procedures / Doctoral programme admission documentation.

When you have completed all the steps, the doctoral programme's academic committee will assess the applications that have been submitted. 

If you pass the first phase of the admission process, you will receive notification confirming that you have entered the second phase and a telephone interview will be scheduled.

If you pass the second phase of the admission process, you will receive notification to confirm that you have been admitted. You will have a maximum of one month (counting from the admission notification) to confirm your acceptance of the place on the doctoral programme; if this confirmation from you is not received, you will not be admitted to the programme.

It is at this point that you will be able to complete enrolment, choosing your preferred payment option from among those available. If you are eligible for any of the discounts stated in the Price Decree, you will have to submit the appropriate documentation, following the instructions given by the virtual Secretary's Office.

Remember that once you have enrolled, you will have ten days to send the admission documentation.

The Government of Catalonia establishes the public prices for credits and other academic services charged by public universities in Catalonia and the UOC. You can consult the prices in Decree 125/2023 , of June 28th.

The fees will be those applicable when enrolment is completed. Subject to annual revisions.

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Tourism studies are suited for those who are traveling experts, have a passion for culture or for anyone who would like to plan and conduct quality tours. Many aspects are involved in the tourism industry, and topics could cover tourism marketing strategies, leisure management and event management.

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Top 10 Fully Funded PhD in Tourism for International Students

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in Tourism but worried about the costs involved? Don’t worry, there are many fully funded scholarships available for international students. Here are the top 10 fully funded PhD in Tourism scholarships that you can apply for:

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate in Tourism, Management and Heritage – This is a four-year, fully-funded scholarship that offers students the opportunity to study at several European universities.
• PhD Scholarship in Sustainable Tourism – This scholarship is offered by the University of Queensland in Australia and provides full tuition fees, living expenses, and research funding for three years.
• The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) – Dudley Stamp Memorial Award – This award is open to UK students and provides funding for doctoral research in geography and related fields, including tourism.
• PhD Scholarship in Tourism at the University of Surrey – This scholarship provides full tuition fees, a living stipend, and research expenses for three years. Research areas include tourism marketing, tourism policy, and sustainable tourism.
• PhD Scholarship in Tourism at the University of Otago – This scholarship is available to international students and provides full tuition fees, a living stipend, and research expenses for three years. Research areas include tourism planning, heritage tourism, and tourism policy.
• University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship in Tourism – This scholarship provides full tuition fees, a living stipend, and research expenses for up to three years. Research areas include tourism management, tourism marketing, and sustainable tourism.
• PhD Scholarship in Tourism at the University of Westminster – This scholarship provides full tuition fees and a living stipend for three years. Research areas include cultural tourism, sustainable tourism, and tourism policy.
• The ANU PhD Scholarship in Tourism – This scholarship is available to international students and provides full tuition fees, a living stipend, and research expenses for up to four years. Research areas include tourism planning, tourism marketing, and sustainable tourism.
• PhD Scholarship in Tourism at the University of Exeter – This scholarship provides full tuition fees and a living stipend for three years. Research areas include tourism marketing, tourism policy, and sustainable tourism.
• PhD Scholarship in Tourism at the University of Guelph – This scholarship provides full tuition fees, a living stipend, and research expenses for up to four years. Research areas include ecotourism, cultural tourism, and sustainable tourism.

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In conclusion, there are many fully funded PhD in Tourism scholarships available to international students. If you are interested in pursuing a PhD in this field, it is worth researching these scholarships and applying to those that best match your research interests and qualifications. Good luck!

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Erasmus mundus joint doctorate in tourism, management and heritage –.

This scholarship program is designed for students who wish to pursue a PhD in Tourism, Management and Heritage across several European universities. The program lasts for four years and provides full tuition fees, living expenses, and research funding. During the program, students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct research in the field of tourism, management, and heritage. The program is highly competitive and requires applicants to have a strong academic background and research experience.

PhD Scholarship in Sustainable Tourism

– This scholarship is offered by the University of Queensland in Australia and provides full tuition fees, living expenses, and research funding for three years. The program is designed for students who wish to conduct research in the field of sustainable tourism. Students will be expected to conduct independent research on topics such as ecotourism, responsible tourism, and tourism policy. Applicants are required to have a strong academic background and research experience.

The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) –

Dudley Stamp Memorial Award – This award is open to UK students and provides funding for doctoral research in geography and related fields, including tourism. The program is designed for students who wish to conduct research in the field of geography and tourism. The award provides funding for living expenses and research funding for up to three years. Applicants are required to have a strong academic background and research experience.

PhD Scholarship in Tourism at the University of Surrey –

This scholarship provides full tuition fees, living expenses, and research funding for three years. The program is designed for students who wish to conduct research in the field of tourism. Students will be expected to conduct independent research on topics such as tourism marketing, tourism policy, and sustainable tourism. Applicants are required to have a strong academic background and research experience.

PhD Scholarship in Tourism at the University of Otago –

This scholarship is available to international students and provides full tuition fees, living expenses, and research funding for three years. The program is designed for students who wish to conduct research in the field of tourism. Students will be expected to conduct independent research on topics such as tourism planning, heritage tourism, and tourism policy. Applicants are required to have a strong academic background and research experience.

University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship in Tourism –

This scholarship provides full tuition fees, living expenses, and research funding for up to three years. The program is designed for students who wish to conduct research in the field of tourism. Students will be expected to conduct independent research on topics such as tourism management, tourism marketing, and sustainable tourism. Applicants are required to have a strong academic background and research experience.

PhD Scholarship in Tourism at the University of Westminster –

This scholarship provides full tuition fees and a living stipend for three years. The program is designed for students who wish to conduct research in the field of tourism. Students will be expected to conduct independent research on topics such as cultural tourism, sustainable tourism, and tourism policy. Applicants are required to have a strong academic background and research experience.

The ANU PhD Scholarship in Tourism –

This scholarship is available to international students and provides full tuition fees, living expenses, and research funding for up to four years. The program is designed for students who wish to conduct research in the field of tourism. Students will be expected to conduct independent research on topics such as tourism planning, tourism marketing, and sustainable tourism. Applicants are required to have a strong academic background and research experience.

PhD Scholarship in Tourism at the University of Exeter –

This scholarship provides full tuition fees and a living stipend for three years. The program is designed for students who wish to conduct research in the field of tourism. Students will be expected to conduct independent research on topics such as tourism marketing, tourism policy, and sustainable tourism.

The PhD Scholarship in Tourism at the University of Guelph

is a fully-funded scholarship program that provides full tuition fees, living expenses, and research funding for up to four years. The program is designed for students who wish to conduct research in the field of tourism and hospitality management.

Students will have the opportunity to conduct independent research on a variety of topics related to tourism, including tourism policy, tourism marketing, sustainable tourism, and cultural tourism. The program is highly competitive and requires applicants to have a strong academic background and research experience.

Students will be expected to work closely with faculty members in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph. The faculty members are experts in the field of tourism and have conducted research on a variety of topics related to tourism.

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Taylor Swift has undoubtedly proven herself as both an economic phenomenon and a successful businesswoman. Her remarkable financial success has set new benchmarks in the music industry and led to substantial economic activity. This includes increased spending in live music entertainment sectors, and the creation of numerous jobs, all while delighting fans of all ages.

‘Swiftonomics’ refers to the economic influence and impact of Taylor Swift on various sectors, driven primarily by her concerts and tours. In 2023, Taylor Swift launched her Eras Tour, a global series of shows that have become the highest-grossing tour on record , with a gross income of more than $1 billion in ticket sales globally. Moreover, the tour generated an additional $250 million from the sales of the Eras Tour film and $200 million from merchandise sales.

The Eras Tour has significantly boosted local and national economies. The economic activities driven by Swiftonomics include direct spending on tickets and merchandise, indirect spending in hospitality, dining, and retail, and induced spending from the increased income and employment generated by these events.

Swiftonomics illustrates how a high-profile artist with her unique influence and business decisions can create substantial economic ripple effects. Taylor Swift's impact extends beyond entertainment revenue, illustrating the profound economic power of the entertainment industry in contemporary economies. Maria Psyllou, Assistant Professor in Economics - University of Birmingham

Taylor Swift’s tours exemplify how the multiplier effect operates within the entertainment industry. This economic concept measures how a change in economic activity, such as investment or spending, leads to a spillover impact on various sectors and the overall economic output of a country.

Initial spending by fans on tickets and merchandise injects capital into the economy, benefitting sectors such as event venues, local businesses, merchandise producers, and tour logistics companies. As this initial spending circulates through the economy, it stimulates additional rounds of spending.

Increased demand for concert-related services such as hospitality (hotels, restaurants), transportation (taxis, public transport), and retail (souvenirs, clothing) leads to increased business activity in these sectors. Businesses respond by hiring more workers, who then have more income to spend on other goods and services, further amplifying the economic impact.

Moreover, Taylor Swift’s global fan base contributes to the cultural and tourism effects, enhancing the multiplier effect. Fans travelling to attend her concerts stimulate local economies through increased spending on accommodation, dining, shopping, and sightseeing.

In summary, Swiftonomics illustrates how a high-profile artist with her unique influence and business decisions, can create substantial economic ripple effects . Taylor Swift's impact extends beyond entertainment revenue, illustrating the profound economic power of the entertainment industry in contemporary economies.

The Eras Tour is estimated to boost the UK economy by almost £1 billion – a substantial economic boost driven by the enthusiastic spending of fans, who on average are spending some £848 each during the tour. This has profound short-term and long-term impacts across the cities it visits in the UK.

In the short term, the tour catalyses immediate economic benefits as fans from across the country and around the world converge to attend her performances. Cities like London, Liverpool, Edinburgh, and Cardiff experience a surge in tourism and visitor spending during concert dates, boosting revenues for hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments. This influx of spending extends to supporting services such as transportation and event logistics, generating a ripple effect that stimulates economic activity throughout the local economy.

Looking ahead, the long-term impacts of Taylor Swift's tour are equally significant. The tour enhances the international visibility and reputation of these cities as cultural and entertainment hubs capable of hosting major global events. This heightened profile attracts continued investments in infrastructure and tourism facilities, which are essential for sustaining long-term economic growth. Also, the tour leaves a legacy of increased community pride and engagement, as residents and businesses collaborate to capitalise on their city's status as a preferred destination for international concerts and events.

Specifically, Taylor Swift's return to London in August 2024 underscores the city's ongoing appeal as a key venue for major entertainment spectacles. While London benefits from the immediate economic boost during the concert period, the broader impact extends beyond the city limits to encompass the entire UK. The tour's continued presence in London reinforces the city's position as a global cultural capital, attracting ongoing investments and fostering sustained economic growth in sectors related to tourism, hospitality, and entertainment.

In conclusion, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour delivers immediate economic benefits to cities across the UK through increased tourism and local spending and establishes a foundation for long-term economic prosperity and cultural enrichment. The tour's multifaceted impacts underscore its role in enhancing the economic vitality and global reputation of UK cities, highlighting the enduring benefits of hosting major international events within the region.

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Taylor Swift's Eras tour: A harmonious overture of the trickle-down effect on local economies

Economic theory may rarely inspire musicians, but Taylor Swift's latest tour is a shining example of how trickle-down economics are boosting the US economy.

18 August 2023

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Marketing, Events and Tourism, MPhil/PhD

Faculty of engineering & science, university of greenwich.

Our marketing, events and tourism research degree (MPhil/PhD) allows you to undertake rigorous and critical exploration of one or more of Read more...

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Tourism Studies PhD

University of glasgow.

Based at Dumfries Campus, our staff are experts in tourism policy, planning and sustainable development. Areas of specialism Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
• 5 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

PhD Tourism and Hospitality

University of plymouth.

The tourism and hospitality department offers a supportive research environment that provides opportunities for candidates to succeed in Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,500 per year (UK)
• 4 years Part time degree: £3,030 per year (UK)

Business and Management, Tourism, Hospitality and Events PhD

Canterbury christ church university.

Recently completed or current PhD student theses Leadership, governance and social capital in the third sector; Extended internal market Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)
• 5 years Part time degree: £2,872 per year (UK)

Tourism Management PhD

University of west london.

Research in the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) focuses on exploring risk, resilience, and innovation within the Read more...

• 4 years Full time degree: £3,995 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,000 per year (UK)

MPhil/PhD in Marketing, Retail and Tourism

Manchester metropolitan university.

RESEARCH CULTURE Our research reflects the vibrancy, creativity and innovation of the marketing, retail and tourism industries, and is Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,850 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree

PhD Tourism

University of lincoln.

Doctoral candidates pursue original research with the goal of making a significant contribution to knowledge in, and understanding of, Read more...

• 2 years Full time degree: £4,830 per year (UK)
• 3 years Part time degree: £2,415 per year (UK)

PhD (Direct) Aviation and Tourism (Centre for Enhancement of the Environment and Innovation)

Buckinghamshire new university.

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• 24 months Full time degree: £4,800 per year (UK)
• 48 months Part time degree: £2,800 per year (UK)

International Tourism & Hospitality Management PhD by Published Works

University of northampton.

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• 1 year Part time degree: £3,500 per year (UK)

Events, Tourism and Hospitality PhD

Leeds beckett university.

We welcome proposals from home, EU and International applicants to come and study for a PhD at our school. You will join a team of over Read more...

• 4 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,392 per year (UK)

PhD Aviation and Tourism (Centre for Enhancement of the Environment and Innovation)

• 30 months Full time degree: £4,800 per year (UK)
• 60 months Part time degree: £2,800 per year (UK)

International Tourism & Hospitality Management PhD

• 2 years Full time degree: £5,500 per year (UK)
• 3 years Part time degree: £2,775 per year (UK)

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Mres: evaluating business reaction to robotic applications in scottish tourism and hospitality organisations, phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

PhDs in Hospitality, Tourism, Events, Food & Nutrition

The PhD opportunities on this programme do not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Business Research Programme

Business Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

Coopetition in the Travel and Tourism Industry: Examining Firm Performance Outcomes

Cultural heritage - postgraduate research opportunities, awaiting funding decision/possible external funding.

This programme is waiting to confirm funding from a university or external source. This may depend on attracting suitable students and applications are welcome. Please see the programme details for more information.

Social Sciences Research Programme

Social Sciences Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

PhD in Business and Law at the University of Brighton

Phd research programme.

PhD Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

Preparation strategies for UK and Ireland-based altitude travellers

Generating a tool to estimate the risk of acute mountain sickness in uk and ireland-based altitude travellers, augmented tangibles: integrating rapid fabrication of sustainable interactive devices with xr technologies, competition funded phd project (uk students only).

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Exploring the impact of leaderful practice on the implementation of sdgs, evaluating the epidemiology, genetic basis and molecular evolution of antibiotic resistance in the african nation of cabo verde, robust, rich, and data efficient dynamic object description systems for enhanced robot navigation [self-funded students only], glasgow school for business and society (gsbs) – self-funded phd projects, phylogeography of caribbean herpetofauna.

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