Andorra Approves State Bachelor's Degree in Tourism

The Andorran government has approved the creation of a state bachelor's degree in tourism, adding a new first-cycle university qualification to the country's higher education offerings. The degree aligns with level 6A of the Andorran Qualifications Framework (MAQ) and carries a total of 180 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits, spread across three academic years and six semesters of 30 credits each.

The decree sets out the minimum common features that higher education institutions must include in their study plans if they wish to offer the programme. Delivery can take place in-person, remotely, or in a blended format, with mandatory placements accounting for 10 to 12 credits. Study plans must also incorporate at least six elective credits taught in Catalan and a minimum of 12 compulsory credits delivered in English.

The qualification aims to provide specialised training across various tourism sectors, fostering skills in analysing the tourism environment, managing services and teams, marketing and sales, and designing sustainable, innovative tourism products and experiences. It also covers quality assurance, sustainability, and destination management.

Graduates will be equipped for technical roles or positions of responsibility in areas including accommodation and hospitality, restaurants and gastronomy, snow sports and active tourism, health and wellness tourism, retail and shopping tourism, conference and event organisation, sports tourism, digital marketing and distribution, destination planning and management, sustainability and tourism intelligence, as well as entrepreneurship and consultancy.