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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Gilmorehill Campus
Part Time
Sep 2026
5 Year
Based at Dumfries Campus, our staff are experts in tourism policy, planning and sustainable development. We would particularly welcome applicants with an interest in taking postgraduate research degrees (PhD) in our four priority research themes: Tourism as engine for sustainable development, Sustainable Cultural Tourism and Heritage, The Geography and History of Tourism, Smart cities, decision support systems and the future of tourism. The College of Social Sciences Graduate School draws together internationally recognised scholars and respected practitioners to offer a range of research programmes. Our programmes are based on thorough training in research methods and we encourage you to take part in numerous exciting seminars, conferences and events. We offer modern library, IT services and a wide-range of support services. Our Graduate School Researcher Development Programme will support you to plan your professional development over the course of your PhD and ensure your employability.
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