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Overview
Learn the skills, knowledge and understanding to develop your career in the Travel and Tourism Industry. You'll gain the skills and knowledge required to provide high-quality customer service and enhance your own employability.
Minimum entry requirements
- One Higher at Grade C or above (such as English, Modern Studies, Languages, Business Management, Geography or History) AND three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English; OR
- NC/NQ in a related subject (minimum of 13 credits at SCQF level 6 which must include Marketing in Travel & Tourism: An Introduction and Travel and Tourism in the UK) (subject to review).
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
The subjects you'll study include*:
- Structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry.
- Applying Marketing Principles in Travel and Tourism.
- International Tourist Destinations.
- Digital Culture.
- Retail Travel Practice.
- Air Travel.
*All subject to review.
After the course
This course prepares you for a career in travel and tourism with:
- National Tourist Organisations.
- Travel Management Companies.
- Visitor Centres/Attractions.
- Tour Operators.
- Travel Agents.
- Airlines.
- Airport Ground Handling.
- Foreign Exchange Services.
Continuing Study
On successful completion of this course, you can apply for year two of our HND programme. You will need to achieve all 14 credits to progress to year two.
How the course is taught
The course will be taught using a variety of different teaching methods such as:
- Lectures.
- Group Work.
- Industry Visits.
- Guest Speakers.
Materials
A laptop or PC is recommended for this course.