
Tourism and Recreation
Tourism and Recreation
Programme Introduction
This programme aims trainning graduates to perform functions in companies, organizations and other entities related to the tourism sector, developing different types of skills essential to the performance of the services associated with the multiple aspects of tourism: sports, cultural, environmental, entertainment and entertainment
This programme e certified by UNWTO TedQual.

Programme Coordinator
Maria Natália Perez Santos
natalia.santos@ipleiria.pt
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Vacancies
General contingent: 25
International student contingent: 2
DGES certification

Careers Options
- Companies and entities linked to the tourism sector;
- Tourist entertainment companies;
- Maritime-tourist companies;
- Tourist enterprises, such as hotels, restaurants, event organization companies, casinos and other entities linked to tourism.

Study Plan
- 1st Year
- 2nd Year
- 3rd Year
ID | Name | Semester | ECTS | Length |
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Introduction to Tourism | 1S | 6 | 45 h | |
Music and Dance Applied to Tourism Recreation I | 1S | 6 | 60 h | |
Dramatic Expression Applied to Tourism Recreation | 1S | 6 | 60 h | |
Communication and Personal Development | 1S | 5 | 45 h | |
English I | 1S | 4 | 45 h | |
Foreign Language I | 1S | 3 | 30 h | |
Students must choose one of the following electives:
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Introduction to Tourism Recreation | 2S | 6 | 60 h | |
Nature Tourism | 2S | 6 | 45 h | |
Music and Dance Applied to Tourism Recreation II | 2S | 6 | 60 h | |
Image and Graphic Design | 2S | 5 | 45 h | |
English II | 2S | 4 | 45 h | |
Foreign Language II | 2S | 3 | 30 h | |
Students must choose one of the following electives:
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ID | Name | Semester | ECTS | Length |
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Cultural Management | 1S | 6 | 60 h | |
Psychology and Sociology of Leisure | 1S | 6 | 45 h | |
Digital Communication in Tourism | 1S | 5 | 60 h | |
Culture and Art History | 1S | 6 | 45 h | |
English III | 1S | 4 | 45 h | |
Foreign Language III | 1S | 3 | 30 h | |
Students must choose one of the following electives:
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Active Tourism | 2S | 6 | 45 h | |
Maritime Tourism Activities | 2S | 6 | 45 h | |
Research Methodologies in Tourism | 2S | 6 | 60 h | |
Business Management | 2S | 6 | 60 h | |
English IV | 2S | 4 | 45 h | |
Foreign Language IV | 2nd Semester | 3 | 30 h | |
Students must choose one of the following electives:
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ID | Name | Semester | ECTS | Length |
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Tourism Planning | 1S | 6 | 45 h | |
Group Dynamics | 1S | 4 | 30 h | |
Budget Management | 1S | 5 | 60 h | |
Tourism Law | 1S | 5 | 60 h | |
Heritage Interpretation | 1S | 5 | 45 h | |
Ethnographic Heritage | 1S | 5 | 45 h | |
Cultural Animation | 2S | 6 | 60 h | |
Risk Management in Tourism Recreation | 2S | 6 | 45 h | |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 2S | 3 | 30 h | |
Marketing and Tourism Promotion | 2S | 3 | 45 h | |
Intership/Tourism Recreation Project | 2S | 12 | 45 h | |
Students must choose between the electives:
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Entry Requirements
For further information about international students’ applications,
please see International Applicants
or contact the International Students’ Office by email at: estudante.internacional@ipleiria.pt
For further information about international students’ applications,
please see International Applicants
or contact the International Students’ Office by email at: estudante.internacional@ipleiria.pt
Accreditation
State: Accredited
Number of years of accreditation: 6
Publication date: 09-12-2013
Accreditation A3ES
State: Accredited
Number of years of accreditation: 6
Publication date: 09-12-2013
Accreditation A3ES
Application Fee
60€
60€
Enrolment Fee
General contingent 30€
International student contingent 100€
General contingent 30€
International student contingent 100€
Tuition Fee
General contingent 697 €
International student contingent 3000€
General contingent 697 €
International student contingent 3000€