This course explores the dynamic and exciting travel and tourism industry. Using a combination of practical and academic approaches, you will learn about operational practice as well as the strategic development of the UK and international travel and tourism. Whether you are new to the travel and tourism business or have experience of working in a related organisation the qualification will enhance your career prospects.
Entry requirements
You will need:
We welcome applications from mature students who will be considered individually on experience rather than qualifications.
Course content
Your units will cover a range of themes and activities within the industry which are designed to develop your management skills as well as to broaden your knowledge of travel and tourism.
You will study the following units to gain the full HND General Pathway qualification:
- Research Project (Pearson set)
- Tourism Consumer Behaviour & Insight
- Airport Operations Management
- Destination Marketing
- Developing the Event Experience
- Sustainable and Responsible Tourism Management
- Tourism Resort Management.
You will be offered the opportunity to participate in trips and visits during the course. These are designed to aid your coursework and enhance your ability to achieve.Assessment methods
Assignments (including timed assessment), presentations, discussions, academic posters, displays, leaflets, recordings of interviews/role plays, working logbooks, reflective journals and work-based projects.
Qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in International Travel and Tourism Management
Further study and career options
On successful completion of the HND you can choose to enter employment or you can also top-up to a BA (Hons) at various universities in courses such as:
- International Travel and Tourism
- Aviation Management
- Tourism Management
- Museum and Heritage Studies.
You can progress onto the following careers:
- Operations Manager
- Tourism Development Manager
- Visitor Attractions Manager
- Events Manager
- Marketing and Sales Manager
- Flight Operations Manager
- Passenger Operations Manager
- Destination Manager
- Destination Planning Officer
- Tourism Development Officer
Additional information
There is an opportunity for a Residential visit overseas as well as various other trips. Previous trips have included: Signature Flight Support, the World Travel Market, London, Woburn Safari and Abbey, Jordans Mill, Wrest Park, and destinations in Malta: Bugibba, St Juliens, San Anton Gardens and M’Dina.
There are additional costs of approximately £1,000 for trip fees. This will cover the Residential costs which are in consultation with students. Smaller day trips are a compulsory part of the programme.
To enrol on this course you must apply through the University & Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) using the institution code B23 and the course code N81A. Visit www.ucas.com or call us on 01234 291000 for more information.
Pay by instalments
The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 7 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.
Please note: You will be required to attend college 2 days per week (Days to be confirmed).