Travel and Tourism with Languages Level 3

Overview
You will learn about the exciting travel and tourism industry, including UK and long-haul destinations, as you boost your foreign language skills.
Tour operators, airlines, hotels and tourist attractions are just some of the businesses seeking to recruit new talent and this course will put you in a strong position. The ability to speak a foreign language is a huge advantage in the global travel and tourism industry, allowing you to communicate verbally as well as via electronic mail and social media in a host of exciting markets and destinations.
Fluency in a second language will help you stand out as a job candidate and broaden the countries you can work in and the roles you can fulfil. It is a passport to a world of opportunities – and this course will get you on your way.
Your studies will include a number of day trips and residential visits to a range of destinations and attractions within the UK.
Why should I choose this course?
You will develop a wide range of tourism-related knowledge and skills – with the bonus of learning a language
You will develop professional attributes that will boost your job prospects in the tourism industry
You will be well place to apply for a degree course at University College Birmingham
You will have a variety of career paths to choose from – so your options are open
It is an ideal course if you like meeting new people and enjoy exciting experiences
You will have a language skill for life
Why maths and English are so important to your career
Achieving a good level of English and maths is important so that you can compete in today’s labour market and securing the career you’ve always wanted. Alongside your full-time course, students will continue to develop their English and maths skills. If you haven’t yet achieved GCSE grade C in English and maths at 16 you will continue to study these by resits or by taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level.
Maths:
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