Course details

Summary

The programme is geared towards careers in research, teaching, local and central government, and consultancy. The University's focus on applied teaching and research provides the opportunity to undertake programmes of study that connect topics and applications in a wide range of areas - agriculture, industry, communications, transport, and now, increasingly and essentially, in the management and conservation of our biosphere and its resources, including international rural development issues.

The parks, recreation and tourism specialisation is a 240-credit research degree, and the most recent iteration of Lincoln's long-standing commitment to a field of study that is of critical relevance to the economic, social and cultural fabric of most 21st century societies. Graduates will possess an understanding of the complexity of the recreation, parks and tourism sectors, and how elements such as political systems, policy bodies, the world and/or local economy and environmental change can affect individual business decisions and long term planning within these sectors. Specifically, all graduates will have: an advanced understanding of parks, recreation and tourism; advanced knowledge and understanding of the behaviour of recreationalists and tourists, and the workings of those offering recreation and tourism services; the ability to contribute to recreation planning and development, at a range of scales, with an understanding of the complexities and nuances of the recreation or tourism industry; and an understanding of methodological issues.

Summary of Regulations

• Students are required to complete 240 credits: normally 120 credits of taught courses from the schedules to the regulations for the relevant master's degree and a thesis worth 120 credits. Note that the first year provides preliminary research preparation.
• Students enrolling in thesis only masters are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits.

Careers
Career opportunities include working with national development organisations (such as MFAT), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), consulting and advisory services.

Entry criteria

For 240 credit Masters (thesis and exam): a relevant degree with at least a B grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses

For 120 credit Masters (thesis only): a relevant postgraduate honours degree with Second Class Honours, Division One or its equivalent (or higher).

They should also have obtained an overall CAE score of 176, with no individual component less than 169; PTE of 58 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 50; Lincoln University English Language of GCAE or LU EL 70%; NZCEL of Level 5 (Academic or Professional Endorsement).