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.
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Hayley recommends apprenticeship as route to success
“Apprenticeships weren’t really offered to me when I was at college before I started working. I had to go back to college to do it later in life so if there is a chance to study alongside working while you’re young, I would advise students to grab the opportunity. The blend of experience and learning is absolutely critical to future success.”
Read MoreRead MoreAviation Operations on the Ground Certificate level 2 – C7664
Course Code: C7664
Key Information
- Start Date 14 May 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week
- Duration 10 weeks
- 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.
Diploma in Occupational Studies for the Workplace (Travel) NCFE level 1 – C8272
Course Code: C8272
Key Information
- Start Date 02 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Full Time
- Duration 1 year
- Campus Abbey Park Campus
With a focus on the travel industry, this course will give you the key skills and knowledge to start your career in this sector. From planning to sales you will learn the importance of different areas in travel and hospitality, all of which will contribute to your personal and professional development.
Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism/Aviation NCFE level 3 – C8274
Course Code: C8274
Key Information
- Start Date 09 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Full Time
- Duration 1 year
- Campus Abbey Park Campus
Take the opportunity to work in the sunshine and travel the world. Whether it's customer service, commercial work in aviation or being part of cabin crew, this industry will take you far and wide, giving you both professional life experience whilst you travel the globe
Travel Tourism National Extended Diploma level 3 – C7369
Course Code: C7369
Key Information
- Start Date 09 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Full Time
- Duration 1 year
- Campus Abbey Park Campus
Prepare for the exciting world of tourism and explore the business side of travel with our Level 3 course. Advance your skills into specialist areas to get that niche expertise in the industry. Following completion of this course, you can progress onto a degree, employment or an apprenticeship.
Travel and Tourism BTEC Foundation Diploma level 3 – C2928
Course Code: C2928
Key Information
- Start Date 09 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Full Time
- Duration 1 year
- 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 NCFE level 2 – C8273
Course Code: C8273
Key Information
- Start Date 09 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Full Time
- Duration 1 year
- Campus Abbey Park Campus
Take to the skies and travel the world as a job This course will give you the entry-level skills and knowledge to work in the travel and tourism industry. You will learn about the business side of travel as well as planning and destinations.
BA (Hons) Top-up Tourism and Events Management – C6949
Course Code: C6949
Key Information
- Start Date 23 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Full Time
- Duration 1 year
- 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
Tourism and Events Management Foundation Degree – C3134
Course Code: C3134
Key Information
- Start Date 23 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Full Time
- Duration 2 years
- Campus Abbey Park Campus
Travel and events are exciting industries which can take you across the world. Our course will give you the opportunity to develop managerial skills which will help you towards your career pathway into this industry. With industry expert guest speakers, trips and live projects with local tourism providers your learning goes beyond the classroom.
Aviation Operations on the Ground Certificate level 2 – C6090
Course Code: C6090
Key Information
- Start Date 28 Jan 2025
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Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week
- Duration 10 weeks
- Campus Abbey Park Campus
Take on an exciting new career in the travel industry by training to become apart of the aviation sector. Our part-time evening course gives you the perfect opportunity to learn new skills to support your journey into a new job or upskill your current role. You will complete work placements and gain experience whilst on this course.