Master of Science Leisure and Tourism Studies

People have more and more leisure pursuits to choose from. As a result, the phenomena of leisure and tourism are increasing in complexity. That is why we offer an academic master of leisure and tourism which builds on the knowledge and expertise from various disciplines. We look at leisure and tourism from the perspective of Experiences & Storytelling and Placemaking & Events.

Our leisure time is a vital resource that can be used for creative and physical activity, building relationships, forging identities and developing skills. The experiences that fill our leisure time are provided by an industry which accounts for 6% of the workforce in the Netherlands. The phenomena of Leisure and Tourism are increasing in complexity and require an integrated and multidisciplinary approach. Courses of this academic master’s programme build on knowledge and expertise from various fields such as sociology, psychology, economics, management and marketing.