Full Time AS/A2 Travel and Tourism

Travel and Tourism AS/A2

Entry Requirements
You will need to have an interest in travel and tourism and have achieved five GCSEs at grade C or above or attained an Intermediate qualification.

Course content
This advanced level course is aimed at students with an interest in the travel and tourism industry in the UK.
The three AS units studied are Introducing Travel and Tourism, Customer Service, and Travel Destinations. In the second A2 year you will study Tourism Development, Event Management and one other unit.

How Will I Be Assessed?
You will collate two thirds of your work in a portfolio, which is assessed by your tutors as you go along. In addition, one of the units each year is tested externally by examination. The sum of your coursework marks plus your achievements in the external examinations will determine your final grade, from A to E.

What Could I Do Next?
Successful completion of the course could allow progression to higher level courses such as HND or a degree. In addition this qualification helps to prepare you for a range of careers in the travel and tourism sector, with employers such as Tour Operators, Visitor Attractions, Conference Centres, Hotels, Transport Operators or Travel Agencies.