Travel and tourism is a major worldwide industry offering a multitude of career opportunities. By studying with us, the world really is your oyster. You can train to work for an airline, tourist attraction, a travel agent or pursue a career in conference management.
Travel and Tourism
Who are Leicester College’s Travel and Tourism Courses for?
Our travel and tourism courses are suitable for both school leavers as well as older people and/or those with a bit of experience in the industry already. The appropriate level for you will be decided based on your prior qualifications and work experience – many learners stay with us for two or more years to develop their skills to the required level for employment. If you are aged 16 to 19 and don’t yet have your English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above, these subjects will be an essential part of your study programme. All courses are designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to work in the travel and tourism industry. On higher levelled courses you will get a lot of industry experience through guest speakers, trips and projects with tourism providers.
Our courses are available at Level 1, 2, 3 and 5. These courses offer different modules which include areas such as: aviation; cabin crew; resort representatives; travel services; customer service; planning and promoting events and marketing.
Further Information
Our courses will provide you with a strong skills and knowledge base, allowing you to enter this fast-paced and dynamic industry with confidence. Previous learners have gone on to further study or to find employment within a range of organisations.

Izzy North
Travel and Tourism
“I would recommend Leicester College because it offers a wide variety of courses for people to take, there are also courses to suit different levels of ability. I feel very supported at the college and I know I have staff members that I can approach if I have any problems."
Read MoreAviation Operations on the Ground Certificate level 2 – C7664
Course Code: C7664
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Start Date 17 May 2023
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Study Hours Part Time
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Duration 10 weeks
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
Want to wider knowledge of the travel sector and learn a broad range of aviation terms? Then this course is for you Our partnership with Swissport Academy will give you hands-on experience in the travel industry and your classroom-based study will support you to complete relevant modules to develop your skills and knowledge.
Aviation Operations BTEC Subsidiary Diploma level 3 – C7084
Course Code: C7084
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Start Date 11 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
Everyone enjoys getting away on holiday so why not turn your passion into a career with a course in travel and tourism. Our partnership with Swissport Academy will give you the hands-on experience in the travel industry and your classroom-based study will support you to complete relevant modules to develop your skills and knowledge.
Travel Tourism National Extended Diploma level 3 – C7369
Course Code: C7369
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Start Date 11 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
Prepare for the exciting world of tourism and explore the business side of travel with our Level 3 course.
Travel and Tourism BTEC Foundation Diploma level 3 – C2928
Course Code: C2928
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Start Date 11 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
Develop your passion for global travel destinations, people and different cultures into a career path with this exciting course. Top up to the Extended Diploma in year if you wish to. You will learn about all sides of travel and tourism, including business, customer service, different cultures, and the UK as a travel destination.
Travel and Tourism Diploma level 1 – C0205
Course Code: C0205
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Start Date 11 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
Begin your journey in travel and tourism with this course, aimed at building essential knowledge for a career in the travel and tourism industry.You will develop transferable skills for jobs working in hotels, hospitality, travel agencies and cabin crew or you may wish to progress onto a higher level course and continue your education.
Travel and Tourism Diploma level 2 – C5922
Course Code: C5922
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Start Date 11 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
If you wish to establish a career in the Travel and Tourism industry then this course is for you. You will have the opportunity to explore one of the worlds most dynamic and fast-growing industries. This course is designed to give students a practical insight into the travel and tourism industry potentially leading to level […]
Travel and Tourism Diploma level 3 – C2929
Course Code: C2929
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Start Date 11 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
Let your passion for travel, tourism and different cultures take you one step closer to an exciting career in this industry. You will gain a diverse skill set across events, tour operation, entertainment programming, hospitality and business. Move onto an Extended Diploma in year 2, or progress into work or higher education (if you're 18+)
International Travel and Tourism Management (Blended learning) Higher National Certificate – C2687
Course Code: C2687
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Start Date 22 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
Qualifications in travel and tourism can take you far and wide. With our Higher National Certificate, you will study six areas of specialism to enhance your employability skills in this industry. From aviation to events management there is a range of career opportunities you can take on following completion of this course.
BA (Hons) Top-up Tourism and Events Management – C6949
Course Code: C6949
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Start Date 25 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Abbey Park Campus
Designed for students looking to broaden their horizons and to open up opportunities around the world, this top-up course is for those looking to progress into the travel and events industry. By covering tourism, events, management and academic research you will focus on widening your knowledge and experience in these areas ready for employment