Student testimonial (in French)
General content
Tourism is a complex social phenomenon and one of the most important manifestations of globalisation. The Master in Tourism Studies seeks to understand the issues that tourism raises through the coordinated mobilisation, with an inter- and trans-disciplinary approach, of various social science disciplines, in particular anthropology, economics, geography, political science and sociology.
This Master’s degree aims to train the future managers of the tourism sector and to give them the analytical tools they need to understand the current and future challenges facing tourism in Switzerland, Europe and worldwide and to respond appropriately.
Whether from the perspective of the practitioner or the researcher in social sciences, the Master in Tourism Studies aims to train you in investigative methods and critical analysis so that you will be equipped in the future to become a key player driving change in a fast-moving area which is currently strongly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Highlights of the course include the opportunity to exchange ideas with leading actors in the tourism sector and hands-on work in the field.
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Organiser |
Faculty of Geosciences and Environment |
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Adress |
Secrétariat du Master |
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Contact |
Nathalie Bertaud
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Degree awarded |
Master of Arts (MA) in Tourism Studies |
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ECTS credits |
120 |
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Duration |
4 semesters |
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Teaching language |
French. Recommended level : C1. Possibility of completing written work and examinations in English or German. |
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Admission requirements |
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following branches of study (CRUS): Social and Cultural Anthropology/Ethnology, Law, Economics, Finance, Geography, Business Administration, History, History of Art, Philosophy, Humanities, Psychology, Movement Sciences and Sport, Environmental Sciences and Engineering and Geomatics, Media Studies and Communication, Political Science or Sociology. |
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Enrolment and final dates |
The degree course begins in the autumn semester only. |
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Campus location |
This Master’s course is taught at the UNIL campus at Sion in Valais. |
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Part-time |
Possible under certain conditions. |
Career prospects
- Tourist offices
- Destination management organisations
- Organisations defending the interests of tourist agencies
- National, regional or local public administrations in the sectors of tourism, transport, regional planning and development, urban planning or culture and events
- R&D departments of large groups operating in the tourist industry
- Consultancy firms
- Regional natural parks
- International organisations and NGOs
- Scientific and academic careers
- Emerging occupations in sustainable tourism (Agenda 21 coordination and evaluation of tourism policies)
Alumni move into a wide variety of roles, for example as a public relations officer, project manager, research manager, tourism product developer, etc.
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Career prospects after studies
Information and testimonials from alumni
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"First job after study" survey (in french only)
The professional situation of graduates from Swiss universities
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From UNIL to working life (in french only)
Results of the survey specifically concerning UNIL graduates
Exchanges and mobility
Going on a university exchange is a unique and highly rewarding experience, provided you prepare well. The first thing to remember is that you need to start taking steps well in advance.
Students may study for one or two semesters in an institution recognised by UNIL (e.g. Master in Tourism of the universities of Bruxelles, Paris, Ningbo, Angers, and so on).
Subject to changes.
The French version prevails. Only the official texts should be considered binding.
Last update: 14 March 2024