Course planning
The programme runs over three years. Each year is organized into two semesters and/or four terms (for the first year)
Year 1
In the first year, the multidisciplinary foundation for the programme is established and you are introduced to leisure sciences and research methods. The semesters are organised thematically. In the first semester the accent is on how leisure time is spent, in the second semester it is on the organisation of leisure. During the first year, you work on a number of cases from various scientific perspectives.
Year 2
In the second year you deepen your knowledge on leisure activities and organisation of leisure (in depth).
One of the courses in the 1st semester takes place at Tilburg University.
Year 3
Also during year 3 (2nd semester) one course is given at Tilburg University. In the fifth semester, you choose a minor. In the sixth and last semester, you evaluate and critically apply what you have learned by:
- considering leisure activities across different cultures;
- studying fundamental philosophical questions about concepts, such as ‘freedom’ and ‘time’;
- investigating the contribution leisure can make to the development of urban space and city culture.
The third year also includes a practical assignment and the completion of your Bachelor (graduation) thesis.
