This study programme designed by Travel & Tourism professionals, will provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to a range of different sectors within the travel & tourism industry.
Entry requirements
To begin this study programme you will need:
Duration: 2 years
- 4 GCSEs grades 9–4 ideally including English & maths OR
- Travel & Tourism at Level 2
Course content
This study programme is designed to give you an in depth understanding of the travel & tourism industry, and will raise your awareness of other sectors that the industry is comprised of. You will also gain an insight into the range of opportunities currently available within the industry.
Subject Units:
- UK travel & tourism industry
- Customer service in travel & tourism
- Preparing for a career in travel & tourism
- The UK conference and event industry
- Travel & tourism destinations
- UK tour operations
- Worldwide passenger airlines
- Marketing for travel & tourism industry
If you carry on to the second year you will also study
- Work experience in travel & tourism
- UK passenger transport industry
- Business travel
- Cabin Crew
- Airport Passenger Service Agents
English and maths
If you don't already have GCSE English and maths grade A* - C, we will work with you to help you develop your English and maths skills.
Additional vocational learning qualifications
You will also have the opportunity to take part in a residential trip to either a UK or European destination, and participate in day trips. Previous visits have included Disneyland Paris, Liverpool, Bath, Edinburgh, Brighton, Marbella, Gibraltar, Amsterdam and many others.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed via: tasks, presentations, tests, and role plays.
Qualifications
- Travel & Tourism BTEC Level 3 Diploma
- Aviation Operation NCFE Level 2 Award (Bedford campus only)
- Cabin Crew NCFE Level 2 Award
- English & maths qualifications if required
- Up to 112 UCAS Points available
Further study and career options
After completing this course, you could go on to gain employment in the Travel & Tourism industry as a travel agent, or hotel or airport staff. You could also progress onto our Travel & Tourism Level 3 Diploma then onto our Travel & Tourism Management BTEC HNC/HND.
Additional information
• There is an additional £500 fee per year to cover the costs of trips and uniform. This will include day visits and a residential overseas. This will be payable on enrolment; further details will be given at interview
• You will be required to wear a uniform for a minimum of one day a week. You will be required to provide your own pens, paper and folders
Funding information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses are still free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at www.bedford.ac.uk/finance
If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Find out more at www.bedford.ac.uk/loans. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.