Tourism as a Force of Transformation

Education facts

Code: KGA103

The course focuses on tourism by critically analysing the emergence of new tourism flows and new tourist spaces. In this context, tourism appears not only as an economic sector but as a dynamic force that reshapes places, spatial practices and social relations. The concept of Tourismoscene captures the global impact of tourism, where travel and the expansion of the tourism industry contribute to (re)defining ecological, cultural and economic conditions. The concept of Place Design highlights that planning for tourism is not only about creating infrastructure and designing experiences, but also about negotiating between competing interests, preserving place identity and managing tensions between growth, sustainability and justice. The course offers a deeper understanding of the complex role of tourism as both a driving force in place development and a challenge for sustainable spatial and social planning.

Entry requirements

A bachelor-level degree of at least 180 credits, including a minimum of 90 credits with progressive specialisation in the main field of Human Geography or equivalent. In addition, upper secondary level English 6 or English level 2. An equivalence assessment can be made.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Tourism as a Force of Transformation

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 14 December 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %