Arctic Adventure Tourism - bachelor

The course activities consist of different teaching methods. Lectures will give candidates an overview of the theoretical field and knowledge of the challenges in Arctic adventure tourism. Candidates will analyse, discuss and position their knowledge into relevant contexts. External lectures, field trips and training will lead to practical skills, and help candidates to gain an overall insight of the tourism industry.

Through group work, candidates will be able to discuss subjects for a deeper understanding. In individual tasks, candidates will use theoretical literature and examples from the tourism industry. Candidates will receive supervision and individual guidance in writing essays, group assignments and writtens exams. Candidates are expected to perform independent studies, including curriculum not specified in the scheduled teaching.

Practical tasks and field trips, which take place in a natural environment, are an integrated part of this study. Candidates are required to have necessary equipment, and should expect other expenses related to these field trips.

Students will be evaluated by coursework requirements and examinations. Required attendance and assigments must be approved in order to qualify for examination. For detailed descriptions of requirements, see course description for each course.

Examination methods will vary between courses, and will generally be written home or school exams, and oral exams.

Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English

Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English.

Non-EU students must be prepared to pay tuition fees, more information here

Upon successful completion of the programme, students are expected to possess the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

• have broad knowledge of tourism theory, relevant research methods and tourism business development
• can explain tourism as an industry system and as a social phenomenon
• have knowledge of the Arctic nature, society and culture, in relation to sustainable adventure tourism
• have knowledge of research and development (R&D) within the field of adventure tourism

Skills

• can make use of relevant tools, techniques, and approaches in order to develop, deliver and evaluate tourism experiences
• are able to facilitate and manage tourism activities for different target markets in the Arctic setting
• can apply academic knowledge in order to address practical an theoretical issues in the tourism field

General competence

• is able to plan and conduct different projects, individually and as part of a team
• can reflect on and discuss professionalism, ethics and sustainability
• can contribute with academic perspectives and experiences in arenas relevant for tourism development
• is able to professionally communicate important issues through oral and written presentation

Candidates may apply for exchange in the fifth semester (30 ECTS). More information can be obtained by contacting the student administration.