This course allows you to investigate the industry, exploring the range of careers available in travel and tourism. You will look at the UK as a holiday destination, whilst comparing it to long-haul travel destinations.
Course overview
This course allows you to investigate the industry, exploring the range of careers available in travel and tourism. You will look at the UK as a holiday destination, whilst comparing it to long-haul travel destinations.
You will investigate a range of travel related roles and careers and focus on specific industry sectors such as airlines and the cruise industry.
What will I study?
Modules offered may vary.
Modules will include:
Investigating the Travel and Tourism Industry
The UK as a Destination
Resort Representatives
Working in the Travel and Tourism Industry
Long-haul Travel Destinations
The cruise industry
Specialist tourism
When will I study?
September – June
What are the entry requirements?
You must have achieved five GCSEs at grade 4/5 (C) or above, including English language and maths.
How will I be assessed?
Internal assessments will be carried out in a variety of ways including assignments, role plays and presentations.
What can I do next?
University opportunities
Past students have progressed to study degrees in travel and aviation, airport and airline management, tourism management, leisure and tourism, marketing and business.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities include holiday representative, tour manager, tourism officer, tourist information centre manager, travel agency manager, customer service manager, event manager, hotel manager, marketing executive and outdoor education manager.
About Us
Whatever dream you want to achieve, the Middlesbrough College Group has a course for you and is here to support and help you every step of the way.
Welcome to the Middlesbrough College Group
Whether you’re finishing school and wanting to progress into full time education, keen to earn while you learn as an apprentice, or thinking about returning to college after time out, the Middlesbrough College Group is the place for you.
We are a fully inclusive college that services a vibrant, multicultural local community.
Vision
To be a leading provider of education and training, which improves educational outcomes, employment prospects and lifetime opportunities for our students.
Mission
To provide education and skills that enhance the region’s economic & social prosperity.
Core Values
These values have been developed in consultation with staff and students and represent both who we are and how we aim to be perceived by others. We will nurture and develop these values across our wider College community and aspire for all staff and students to display these core values at all times:
Take Responsibility
Aim High
Respect Others
Work Hard
Do What’s Right
Challenge Yourself
Take Pride
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