Course: From extraction to attraction: Coastal communities in an era of leisure and tourism

This course examines the impact of rising tourism figures and second home ownership in coastal communities. Changes of the local economic foundation, social structure, culture and individual interactions of coastal communities will be highlighted. This course provides an overview of tourism in coastal/marine areas and includes topics such as: shared resource use and management; sovereignty tensions; adventure and expeditionary tourism; the logistical challenges of operating in remote marine environments; and the impacts tourism may have on the sustainability of the communities and environments in the region.

More information can be found here: https://www.uw.is/is/meistaranam/resources/namskeidislysingar/namskeidislysing-2024-2025/from-extraction-to-attraction-coastal-communities-in-an-era-of-leisure-and-tourism-2

All master's courses taught at UW are open to guest students, exchange students, and people from the world of work. The courses are part of our two international multidisciplinary master's programs, Coastal and Marine Management and Coastal Communities and Regional Development. The courses are modular, taught in English, hands-on and many of them include field trips and company visits. Check out the UW course catalogue to find out more.