Regenerative Tourism - Kerry

Regenerative tourism, at its simplest, seeks to ensure travel and tourism reinvest in people, places and nature and that it supports the long-term renewal and flourishing of our social-ecological systems (Dredge, 2022). Regenerative tourism offers a ground-breaking set of solutions to rethink and rebuild the tourism industry in a way that develops long-lasting capabilities and strengthens resilience for its direct and indirect stakeholders. It revitalises local economies, preserves local cultures and biodiversity while offering memorable, authentic and transformative experiences to the guests, allowing destinations to flourish.



IT’S TIME TO RETHINK, REORGANISE AND REIMAGINE TOURISM



Learn from a team of experts, practitioners and academics who are leading EU & International projects in Regenerative Tourism at MTU



Collaborate with like-minded people and international thought-leaders to co-create regenerative tourism solutions



Lead regenerative tourism development to make a positive impact on nature and community as well as on visitors’ experience and bottom line



Support communities in sharing and preserving heritage, destination identity and distinctiveness for the benefit of the next generation Regenerative Tourism seeks to develop new models and approaches for a resilient and sustainable tourism… that supports communities, creates jobs, promotes culture, and protects heritage and its transmission (UNESCO, 2020)



This MA in Regenerative Tourism will provide you with the opportunity to become an active player in the transition to Regenerative and Sustainable tourism. You will learn how to deploy regenerative tourism strategies to innovate tourism development for a more holistic, balanced approach and deliver net positive benefits for communities and the environment through applied projects. The programme design incorporates three key pillars of learning.



Award

Master of Arts in Regenerative Tourism



A FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK TOWARDS A MASTER QUALIFICATION



We have designed a suite of programmes to facilitate candidates who do not wish to commit to a full master award. The following programmes can be taken individually and all contribute towards a master award if candidates wish to progress.



Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Regenerative Tourism (8 modules – 60 credits)

Postgraduate Certificate in Regenerative Tourism (4 modules – 30 credits)

Postgraduate Certificate in Community Tourism (3 modules – 15 credits)

REGENERATIVE TOURISM

Regenerative Tourism & the Circular Economy

Strategic Tourism Development

Regenerative Tourism Masterclasses



BUSINESS INNOVATION

Innovating through Entrepreneurial Design

Data Analytics for Tourism



COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Models of Community Development

Leading Community Tourism

Culture & Collaboration for Regenerative Tourism



CONSULTANCY PROJECT

Research Consultancy Methods

Research Consultancy Proposal

Capstone Research Consultancy Project

NFQ Level 8 degree (or equivalent) minimum level 2nd class honours in Business, Tourism, Community Studies or a cognate discipline. IELTS score of at least 6.0 where English is not a first language.



What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Part-time, Online.



Course Delivery



Enjoy the benefits of a supportive/supported and flexible online learning delivery through the MTU virtual learning environment:

Two Evenings per week (3 hours contact each evening) - Three x 12-week semesters



Synchronous Lectures & Tutorials - Live interaction, group discussions, case studies, problem-based learning, flipped classroom, and masterclasses from world leading experts.



Asynchronous Lectures - Directed study, videos, podcasts, structured reading, discussion boards - The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach is embedded in teaching, learning and assessment strategies to provide a more flexible learning environment to accommodate the needs and abilities of all learners.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Managers, Officers and Executives of Tourism Development Organisations, Community Leaders, Volunteers and Activists, Tourism Business Owners.