Tourism and Sustainability in the Anthropocene

Education facts

Code: 4TR506

This course is designed to explore concepts relating to sustainability and sustainable development from different academic perspectives and to encourage critical discussion on the impact of tourism on global, regional and local sustainability. The course analyses tourism’s contribution to climate change at the local, regional and global level, with a focus on the qualities of natural environments in relation to global sustainability, planetary limitations, and the Anthropocene, and it also reflects on the societal and ethical aspects of tourism sustainability.

Entry requirements

Specific entry requirements: A Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in Tourism Studies, Business Administration, or another main field within the humanities or social sciences, as well as English 6/English level 2, or equivalent Or: A Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in a science main field, including 30 credits in Tourism Studies, Business Administration, or another mail field within the humanities or social sciences, as well as English 6/English level 2, or equivalent

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 and Sustainability in the Anthropocene

  Linnaeus University (Kalmar Växjö)

  Start date: 5 October 2026

  End date: 13 December 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %