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Bachelor of Science Tourism (Academic) – (B.Sc.)
NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | June 1; Non EEA: May 1; Dutch students: September 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 7,400 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Breda / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences
The Bachelor of Science Tourism is an academic programme focussing on developments in tourism and the interrelationships between tourism, economics, society and the environment.
Global tourism has firmly established itself as an industry of major importance, and is more than just a powerful economic force. The activities of tourism affect nature, the environment and the landscapes of tourist destinations. Tourism changes the living environment of individuals and cultures worldwide. In addition, tourism is very sensitive to global transformations: acts of terrorism, economic recession, epidemics and climate change have a strong impact on the travel behaviour of tourists and on the prosperity of tourist destinations. The complexity of the tourism phenomenon requires a scientific approach. As a student of this programme you will learn how to research tourism. After graduating as a bachelor of science, you can either apply your knowledge to the sustainable development of tourism, or continue your education by following an academic Master.
Contents
The BSc Tourism is a three-year study programme delivered by staff from both NHTV and Wageningen University. Year 1 and 2 take place in Breda. In the first year it is important that you obtain a wide angle view of the domain, as tourism is such a diverse phenomenon. In the second year you will deepen and broaden your knowledge. This year includes an international field project in South-east Asia. The third year takes place in Wageningen and consists of your bachelor's thesis and a minor of your own choice.
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.
The Academy for Tourism also offers an English-taught professional bachelor's programme, International Tourism Management, and three Dutch-taught programmes, one of which leads to an Associate Degree certificate. In addition, the Academy for Tourism offers three masters in the field of tourism.
Course planning
Year 1: introduction to the phenomenon of tourism (NHTV Breda)
You get acquainted with the disciplines of sociology, economics and environmental science and their contribution to tourism. In the basic disciplinary courses you get an overview of concepts, theories and authors. The main teaching methods used are lectures and tutorials.
Year 2: deepening your knowledge (NHTV Breda)
You will be introduced to tourism development, policy, governance and law, organisational behaviour and business management, intercultural sensitivity and tourism systems analysis. You also expand your academic skills and study philosophy of science. This year includes a four-week international research project.
Year 3: broadening your view (Wageningen University)
You get an insight into the latest innovations in management, policy, technology and sustainability. You finish your major with a bachelor thesis. In the second part of the year you choose a minor – this may be towards your Master study or following your personal area of interest. You can - for instance - choose a minor in international development studies, management studies or environmental sciences. You can also choose to do your minor at another university in the Netherlands, or abroad.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
You can be admitted to the programme with:
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, including Math Standard or Math Higher.
- A European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma, including Mathematics (3 hrs).
- Another secondary or high school diploma that equals the Dutch vwo diploma, including Mathematics.
English Language Preparatory Course
The preparatory course aims to prepare you for studying in English and helps you to acquire the study skills and the high level of proficiency in English required for studying at NHTV Breda University of Applied sciences.
English language proficiency
The Bachelor of Science Tourism is taught in the English language. All foreign applicants, except native speakers, must provide recent evidence of their spoken and written command of English.
The following qualifications are acceptable as evidence of proficiency in English for entry to the Bachelor of Science Tourism programme:
- TOEFL paper-based 550, computer-based 213, internet-based 79-80
- IELTS overall grade 6.0 (with a minimum sub score of 6.0 for speaking)
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): pass at grade C or above
- Cambridge First Certificate (FCE): pass at grade B/C or above
(Note: German students who have done either Leistungskurs, Neigungsfach or Profilfach English are exempt from the TOEFL or IELTS test)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
NHTV:
NHTV Bachelor Scholarship supports non-EU/EEA students who will pay the full tuition fee for bachelor programmes at NHTV. This scholarship consists of a ââ
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NHTV Breda:
NHTV Bachelor Scholarship has been designed to support non-EU/EEA students who will pay the full tuition fee for bachelor programmes at NHTV. This scholarship consists of a â
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