Double Degree in Tourism - Geography and History

⁽¹⁾ Ord: ordinary call, Ext: extraordinary call. Cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic year
⁽²⁾ Tuition fees for the ECTS credits of the first year. Other fees not included
⁽³⁾ Discount equivalent to 99% of the tuition fees for first-time enrolment, under a decree of the Xunta de Galicia

Description

The aim of the joint degree is to provide comprehensive training that brings together skills and competences for analysing and interpreting social realities with a command of the specific tools and techniques for managing tourism companies, an in-depth knowledge of the existing historical and cultural heritage and practical language skills in English, qualifying graduates to work as tourist guides. This training will enable graduates to join companies or organisations in the tourism sector and carry out the functions of corporate and institutional management, tourist destination management, and sales management of tourism intermediaries, hotels, travel agencies or any other public or private, national or international body related to tourism.

Applicant profile

The joint degree in Tourism and Geography and History is aimed at people who are interested in learning about and appreciating different cultures, civilisations and social realities; who have a special sensitivity to art and to historical and cultural heritage; who have communication skills and a facility for learning new languages; who are able to work in teams and in multicultural settings; and who show initiative, are creative and are willing to serve others.

Access and admission

• Baccalaureate with the university entrance exam (PAU) passed
• Higher vocational training qualifications
• Entrance exam for people over 25 or over 45
• Previous university degree

Career opportunities

• Tourism sector organisations
• Management and conservation of historical and cultural heritage
• Historical research, documentation, archives and libraries
• Corporate and institutional management of tourism companies
• Archaeological excavations and studies
• Tourist guides and tourism intermediaries
• Cultural and tourism advice
• International project management
• Management of travel agencies and information offices
• Human resources management
• Teaching in public and private schools
• Management of public or private, national or international bodies related to tourism
• Tourism officers in public administration