Pearson BTEC HND in International Travel and Tourism Management

Contact Hours per week

15 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials plus up to 1.75 hours per week to complete an employability qualification. A maximum of 18 hrs per week.

Mandatory Additional Study

Maximum of 7 hours per week average over the academic year.

Personal Study

22 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials.

HNC in International Travel and Tourism Management  

GCSE

• English GCSE English Language Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy
• It is critical that the applicant has an appropriate level of English language skills if English is not the first language.

GCSE

• Maths GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Numeracy

UCAS

A minimum of 32 UCAS points including:

• Two A Levels at A2 OR
• Level 3 National Diploma

Access Diploma

• Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 60%-65%+ with one science module at 60%+

International Requirements

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
• PTE 51
• IELTS 5.5; (minimum of 5.5 in reading and Writing and 5.0 in Listening and Speaking)
• Or equivalent (Examples of equivalent qualifications would be a GCSE in English, Level 3 Programmes, Essential Skills in Literacy – Grade C, ESOL Level 2 or another qualifications gained at an Institution within the UK).

Admissions

• Successful completion of the admissions process

APEL

• Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section

Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include examinations, e-portfolios, coursework, 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.

Successful completion of the HND in International Travel and Tourism Management equips students to work within the industry. The HND provides students with flexibility of choice and opportunity to enhance current skills, knowledge and employability e.g. promotion opportunities, in their existing professional roles in a relevant sector e.g. Marketing and Sales Manager

• Operations Manager
• Tourism Development Manager
• Visitor Attractions Manager
• Events Manager
• Marketing & Sales Manager

The course provides comprehensive vocational content delivered through tourism specific modules. You will be provided with opportunities to gain both academic and industry skills, along with a variety transferable skill (communication, organisational skills, problem solving, leadership, critical thinking.)  A key component of the course is undertaking a “Research Project” where you will research a key tourism theme, relating to a current issue within the Travel and Tourism industry. These skills will assist you with understanding developments in the industry and support your path when applying for employment within the tourism industry.

 

Estimated cost for field trips, college educational programmes and uniforms (College Hoodie) £300.

This programme is regulated by Pearson BTEC. 

Research Project (Pearson-set)

Tourism Consumer Behaviour and Insight

Destination Marketing

Corporate Events Management

Strategic Destination Planning

Special Interest Tourism

Destination Management Services