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.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Depending on the programme, the following may be required as part of the application process:
- CV/Resume in English
- Motivation Letter in English
- Online Intake Assignment – a recruitment task to be completed after submitting your application
- Online Interview – an interview with a university representative to discuss your motivation and suitability for the programme (after submitting your application)
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
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.
Related master's programmes at Wageningen University
(unconditional admission)
- MSc Leisure, Tourism and Environment (2 years)
(in combination with related BSc minor)
- MSc Management, Economics and Consumer Studies (minor management studies)
- MSc International Development Studies (minor international development studies)
- MSc Environmental Sciences (minor environmental sciences)
- MSc Forest and Nature Conservation (minor forest and nature conservation)
- MSc Health and Society (minor communication, health and society)
Related master's programmes at Breda University of Applied Sciences
(unconditional admission)
- Master Tourism Destination Management
- Master Imagineering
- Master of Science Leisure and Tourism Studies
Related master's programmes at other universities
(additional requirements may be applicable)
- MSc Marketing Management (Tilburg University)
- MSc Communication Studies (University of Amsterdam)
- MSc Human Geography (Radboud University)
- MSc Sports Events Management (Leeds Beckett University, UK)
- MSc Economics and Management of Tourism (University of Venice, Italy)
- MSc Tourism and Regional Planning (KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany)
- MSc Sustainable Development Studies (Linköping University, Sweden)
- MSc International Community Development (Northwest University, Australia)
- MSc Marine Development & Protection (Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK)
