Bachelor of Science Tourism
Are you curious about the social, environmental and economic impacts of tourism? Just consider the thousands of tourists who climb Peru's Machu Picchu every month. They bring a lot of prosperity but also put a strain on the local environment and population.
In this academic bachelor’s programme you will combine economic, social and environmental sciences. You will study theories and concepts, will receive intensive training on research methods and will learn how to critically evaluate these. You will also get practical experience.
You will first study for two years in Breda and then one year at Wageningen University & Research. The BSc Tourism is unique as the only academic bachelor's programme in the Netherlands in the field of tourism. This programme combines economic, social and environmental sciences. You will work on research projects on sustainability, climate change, globalisation and well-being. This offers you a broad perspective and the chance to contribute to the future of tourism.
During your studies you will move towards increased (educational) independence. This means educational guidance is at its height during the first year and gradually decreases over the next two years.
high school diploma that equals the Dutch vwo diploma, including Mathematics.
Get a job
The Bachelor of Science Tourism prepares you for a broad range of MSc programmes or direct career opportunities. With strong knowledge of sustainable tourism development, graduates entered careers in the domains of Leisure & Tourism; Environmental Sciences; Society & Culture; Economics & Management, and International Development.
Graduates are equipped to fill a range of positions, such as Strategic Policy Advisor, Business Analyst, Consultant at the European Commission, Social Impact Consultant, Sustainable Tourism Consultant or Project Leader at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy.
Work is carried out from a broader conceptual perspective than that of a future practice-oriented marketeer, project leader or entrepreneur.
Obtain a Master's Degree
After finishing your Bachelor of Science Tourism you may choose to continue your education in master's programmes in tourism, international development, economics & management, or environment & landscape. Our graduates have enrolled in more than 35 different master studies at over 20 different universities domestically and abroad.
