Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College
Park Road
Hillingdon
UB8 1NQ
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Course contact details
Course Enquiries and Careers Guidance
Email:enquiries@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk
Phone:01895 853336
This course is designed for individuals who are interested (and passionate!) in developing a successful career in the travel and tourism industry. Typical job roles related to the course are within airlines, hotels, travel agencies and tour operators as well as the growing cruise, events and hospitality sectors. Individuals applying for the course should ideally be interested in progressing into a supervisory or management role in the future. Individuals should enjoy independent research as well as small class seminars.
Course Content
For the Level 4 Higher National Certificate the units are as follows:
The Contemporary Travel and Tourism IndustryManaging the Customer Experience
Leadership and Management for Service Industries (Pearson-Set)
Visitor Attractions Management
Global Tourism Destinations
Professional Identity and Practice
The Travel and Tourism Business Toolkit
Marketing Essentials for Travel and Tourism
Study Methods
Usual delivery methods include lectures, seminars, classroom discussions, case studies, group work, presentations, guest speakers and educational visits. These will vary according to the units and their requirements however approximately 97% of the course is classroom based with the remaining 3% being residential study visits.
All units will be individually graded as ‘pass’, ‘merit’ or ‘distinction’. To achieve a certain grade for the unit you must meet the assessment criteria set out in the specification. You will be informed of all assessment criteria at the beginning of each new unit via the assignment brief. Some units do require the completion of timed assessment activities which are done in exam conditions but there are a range of assessments for each unit which will be explained at the start of each unit. The course is 100% coursework with typical evidence including written reports and essays which will be submitted throughout the year.
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
The following entry points are available for this course:
for more information see our web page link here;
https://www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/college-information/international.html
Applicants with extensive industry experience that can prove capable of working at Level 4 may also be considered
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 (grade C) or above (or equivalent) https://www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/courses-west-london/travel-a-tourism/158-level-4-1/6283-btec-level-4-hnc-in-international-travel-tourism-management.html
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £6500 | Year 1 |
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6500 | Year 1 |
| International | £8500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
The fees quoted for home students are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
The fees quoted for overseas students are tuition fees only – you will be required to pay an additional amount for
course materials, exam fees, registration (£125) and ID. This additional charge depends on the course you are following and will be £100 to £500. We will notify you of this charge as early as we can.
Additionally: A Trip of £500 (optional & depending on Covid_19 restrictions)
Park Road
Hillingdon
UB8 1NQ
Visit our website Visit our course page
Email:enquiries@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk
Phone:01895 853336