Program Overview

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Overview

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism is a two-year full-time course that introduces students to the dynamic international sectors of travel, events, and hospitality. The course covers a range of subjects, including UK and long-haul destinations, hospitality and events operations, and airports, providing students with the background to explore a range of work and further study options related to these fields.

Course Breakdown

Year 1

• The World of Travel and Tourism
• Global Destinations
• Managing the Customer Experience in Travel and Tourism
• Travel and Tourism Enterprises
• Visitor Attractions
• Events, Conferences and Exhibitions

Year 2

• Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism
• Researching Current Travel Trends and Key Issues in Travel and Tourism
• Managing Accommodation Services
• The UK as a Tourist Destination
• The Airport Experience
• Sustainable Tourism

Entry Requirements

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) which must include English (Language or Literature) or Maths, or equivalent.
• A minimum of grade 3 (grade D) is required in the subject area for English (Language or Literature) or Maths where a grade 4 (grade C) has not been achieved.

Supporting Documents Required

• School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance.
• If you are a school leaver (over 19), you will be required to provide a reference from a previous education provider or employer in support of your application.

Guaranteed Progression

Students who achieve 56 UCAS points or more from this qualification will automatically be guaranteed a place on a degree course at University College Birmingham. Some undergraduate courses require additional entry requirements, so applicants are advised to check entry requirements before applying.

Teaching and Assessment

You will mainly be assessed through coursework assignments and projects as well as some end of unit exams. Some assessments may involve industry-related visits – previous visits have included London, Oxford, York, and Cardiff.

Work Placements

The second year of this Level 3 hospitality and tourism course features a work placement in a hospitality or tourism-related environment, usually within hotels or visitor attractions.

Career Opportunities

• Tourist information centre assistant (average salary: £24,500)
• Travel agent (average salary: £27,000)
• Cabin crew (average salary: £21,750)
• Airline customer service agent (average salary: £26,500)

Aspiring to a higher level career? Complete this course and you could progress onto our International Hospitality and Tourism Management, Aviation and Airport Management, or Events Management degree courses.