Tourism Futures: AI in Tourism (SCQF level 11) CPD Award
Course code: N83TF
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: CPD Award
International: Available to study online
Study at: Perth
Start in: January
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Part time: 14 weeks
How: You complete course tasks independently. These may be set by your lecturer or chosen by you.
What is special about this course?
Our CPD Award Tourism Futures: AI in Tourism (SCQF level 11) explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the global travel and tourism industry. Discover how AI is changing the way people plan, experience and manage tourism, while building a strong understanding of the technologies driving innovation across the sector.
Explore the key theories behind AI in tourism, examine real world applications, and develop a critical understanding of the opportunities and challenges that come with adopting AI. Consider the ethical questions surrounding its use and learn how responsible implementation can enhance visitor experiences, improve business operations and shape the future of tourism.
Build the knowledge and confidence to evaluate emerging technologies, understand their impact on the tourism sector, and apply your learning to real world contexts. Whether you work in tourism, hospitality or the wider visitor economy, gain practical insights into one of the industry's fastest evolving areas.
Special features
- Study fully online in your own time, from anywhere in the world
- 2:2 honours degree or above
- Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis
You will study the following core module:
- Tourism futures: AI in tourism
How will I study my course?
- Part-time
- You will study this course fully online, with no scheduled sessions or tutorials
- Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
- You will take part in a mandatory online induction in January
How long will my course last?
- Part-time: 14 weeks @ 12 hours per week
The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.
- Perth
- This fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You will be enrolled and supported by staff at UHI Perth
Start date
- January
Fees
For information on costs of this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.
Funding
UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.
Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.
Additional costs
There may be additional travel costs if you choose to visit heritage sites as part of your assessment research.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:
- Heritage and tourism development and management roles
Can I progress into further study?
You may wish to progress from this CPD award Tourism Futures: AI in Tourism (SCQF level 11) to the following courses:
Apply for Tourism Futures: AI in Tourism (SCQF level 11) CPD Award
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