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Department of Travel & Tourism Management |
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Course
Code:
MN771
Course Title:
BTEC HND in Travel and Tourism Management |
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The BTEC 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. |
Entry requirements |
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will normally need to have at least one of the following:
A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an appropriate
area
An AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area
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
Other related Level 3 qualifications
An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an
approved further education institution
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. |
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Course structure |
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The
course is made up of sixteen units - eight core units, which
everyone takes, and eight specialist units. The specialist
units enable you to study particular areas in depth.
| Core Units |
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 or Distinction. |
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Progrssion Route: |
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You may also top-up your HND to BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management at many other British Universities. With a British Honours degree you will be able to compete in the global market for job. Alternatively successful candidates in HND can enter employment or undertake further more specialist study. |
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Further Information: |
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the Edexcel website www.edexcel.org.uk for more information
about HNDs. |
