Pearson BTEC HNC in International Travel and Tourism Management

General Entry Requirements

The general entry requirements below identify the minimum qualifications needed to apply for the programme. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis on application.  You are required to upload a copy of your qualification certificates to show how you meet the entry requirements for the programme prior to enrolment.  Applications will also require successful completion of the admissions process.     

GCSE/ Level 2 Requirements  

• GCSE grade C/4 in English Language, or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills- Communication, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.
•  AND
• GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics, or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills-   Application of Number, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.
• AND
• Passes in 4 different subjects (can include English Language and Mathematics and as above), with 1 at GCE Advanced (A) level (grades A-E), and 3 at GCSE level (grades A*-C*/9-4), or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.    

Course Entry Requirements  

• A minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points including:
• GCE A level (A2): Typical grade profile CC    OR  
• [RQF] Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Travel & Tourism with overall award profile PP   OR  
• Access to HE Diploma (NI): 45% overall   OR
• An equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.     

Accreditation of Prior Learning   

• Alternatively, you can provide evidence of your ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process, either through Accredited Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).   Further details on APL can be found in the HE Admissions Process of our website and the HE Accreditation of Prior Learning SOP.     

International Students English Language Requirements

• International applicants, from Non-Native English speaking countries, must have evidence of English Language Level B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:  
• IELTS 6.0 (Academic) (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)   
• PTE Academic 51 (minimum of 46 in each part)  
• Or equivalent UKVI-approved English Language Test   For further information please contact our International Department at international@serc.ac.uk  

Students are assessed using a range of different assessment methods, including examinations, e-portfolio, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies.

This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study.  Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance. 

The HNC in International Travel and Tourism Management qualifies students to move directly to employment and work within the travel and tourism and hospitality industry.

Students have the option to progress onto the HND programme which also is offered at SERC (depending on application numbers).

This course also provides students with extensive opportunities for further study of a top up degree, at higher level, studying at some of these UK universities, The University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, Liverpool John Moores and Ulster University.

Entry can range from Year 1, 2 or final year entry depending on grades achieved and individual university entrance criteria set per year.

Successful completion of the HNC in International Travel and Tourism Management equips students to work within the industry.   The alternative one year of full time study provides students with flexibility of choice and opportunity to enhance current skills, knowledge and employability eg promotion opportunities, in their existing professional roles in a relevant sector eg

● Marketing and Sales Manager

● Operations Manager

● Tourism Development Manager

● Visitor Attractions Manager

● Events Manager

The Contemporary Travel and Tourism Industry  

Managing the Customer Experience

Professional Identity and Practice

The Travel and Tourism Business Toolkit  

Leadership and Management for Service Industries (Pearson-set)  

Global Tourism Destinations  

Visitor Attraction Management

Work Experience