As the study of relaxation, leisure studies can be an incredibly beneficial subject for those interested in working with people. Additionally, as recreation and tourism are a main area of research in leisure studies, professionals in business, government, or nonprofits may find this subject beneficial.

The PhD is a doctoral degree, specifically called a "doctor of philosophy" degree. This is misleading because PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy!). That said, PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.