MPhil, PhD Tourism Studies

Please forward requests for information / initial proposals for Tourism Studies to jim.butcher@canterbury.ac.uk.

Available MPhil and PhD supervisors

Dr Jim Butcher:

• human geography of tourism and leisure
• tourism and development
• sociology of ethical tourism.

Dr Suzanne Dowse:

• leisure, sport and the health agenda
• the impact of events
• politics of events and leisure/sport.

Dr Jane Lovell:

• heritage management
• authenticity in tourism and heritage
• cultural tourism

Dr Karen Thomas:

• tourism management
• authenticity in tourism and heritage
• cultural tourism

Dr Daniel Santamaria:

• econometrics and tourism
• forecasting tourism demand
• financial issues in tourism.

Dr Julie Scott:

• Tourism governance and development
• Cultural heritage safeguarding and livelihoods (especially intangible cultural heritage)
• Gambling and casino tourism

Dr Marion Stuart-Hoyle:

• heritage tourism
• tourism marketing
• tourism education/curriculum development.

Professor Mike Weed:

• legacies of the olympic and paralympic games and other sports events
• physical activity policy and promotion
• the relationship between sport and tourism.

Dr Ian Wellard:

• sociology of sport and the body
• sociology of gender and sport
• youth sport and physical activity.

How to apply

Applicants are strongly advised to explore the research interests of available supervisors and to contact the appropriate staff member before making a formal application.

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