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Course
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(Edexcel BTEC L- 5: MN771)
Course Title: BTEC HND in Travel and Tourism Management |
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BTEC (Business Technology Engineering Council) Higher National
Diploma (HND) is a specialist programme with
a strong work related emphasis. The qualification provides
a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills
required in the sector with national recognition by employers
allowing progression direct into employment or to degree.
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HND in Travel and Tourism is ideal for those who wish to specilise in tourism sector. This programme mainly focuses on Tourist Destinations, Tour Management, Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management. Successful completion of the HND allows students direct entry to top up to honours degrees at British universities. |
Entry Requirements: |
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You will normally need to have at least one of the following: |
A GCE A Level profile which demonstrates strong performance
in a relevant subject or an adequate
performance
in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be
supported by GCSE grades at level A-C |
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An AVCE/GNVQ in appropriate vocational area |
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Other related Level 3 qualifications |
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An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved
further education institution |
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Related work experience or equivalent overseas qualifications
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More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.
All international students will also require an English Proficiency certificate that is at or above B1 level of the Common European Framework. Such certificate includes IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Test (a full list of acceptable English Language Certificates can be found on the UKBA website). |
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Course Duration: |
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The duration of the course is 2 years.
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Course Structure: |
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This course consists of 16 units (8 core units +
8 specialist unit) including a Project. There are 60 learning hours for each unit. |
Unit No |
Mandatory Core Units (Eight Units) |
Unit Level |
Unit Credit |
1 |
The Travel and Tourism Sector |
4 |
15 |
2 |
Finance and Funding in the Travel and Tourism Sector |
5 |
15 |
3 |
The Developing Manager |
5 |
15 |
4 |
Research Project |
5 |
20 |
5 |
Marketing in Travel and Tourism |
4 |
15 |
6 |
Contemporary Issues in Travel and Tourism |
4 |
15 |
7 |
Sustainable Tourism Development |
5 |
15 |
8 |
Legislation and Ethics in the Travel and Tourism Sector |
5 |
15 |
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Unit No |
Specialist Units (Minimum total credit Value of 115) |
Unit Level |
Unit Credit |
9 |
Tourist Destinations |
4 |
15 |
11 |
Travel and Tourism Entrepreneurs |
5 |
15 |
12 |
Hospitality Provision in the Travel and Tourism Sector |
4 |
15 |
14 |
Tour Operations Management |
4 |
15 |
15 |
Resort Management |
5 |
15 |
18 |
Human Resource Management for Service Industries |
5 |
15 |
22 |
Public Relations and Promotions in Travel and Tourism |
5 |
15 |
23 |
Personal and Professional Development |
5 |
15 |
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Course Assessment: |
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This HND programme is assessed by a mixture of assignments and examinations. Each unit is internally assessed and graded
by qualified tutor/assessors and internal verifiers, and
then externally by an Edexcel examiner. Grades awarded are
Pass, Merit and Distinction. |
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Progrssion Route: |
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You may top-up your HND to a BA/BSc(Hons) at many UK universities.
With a UK Honours degree you will be able to compete in global market for jobs, or even
proceed to a Master's degree. |
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Further Information: |
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the Edexcel website www.edexcel.org.uk for more information
about HNDs. |
