Travel & Tourism

This qualification is designed for those interested in learning about the travel and tourism industry, with a view to progressing to a wide range of either higher education courses, or a career in the travel industry.

The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate vocational qualifications or A levels.

This qualification is equivalent in size to one A level. You will be assessed through a combination of internal pieces of coursework and extended external exams.

The course includes both theoretical and practical elements. You will study 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 1 is optional.

What you will study:

• Unit 1  The World of Travel and Tourism
• Unit 2  Global Destinations - this is a controlled assessment
• Unit 3  Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism, a coursework element
• Unit 9  Visitor Attractions, a coursework element

Course Specific Entry Requirements

There are no specific requirements to the main entry to Sixth Form information.

Examination Board:  Edexcel