Travel and Tourism

What is BTEC Travel & Tourism?

The course content looks broadly at the whole industry and Unit 1 concentrates on developing a wide knowledge of the industry, the importance of the tourism industry economically and the the adaptations that have been necessary as society has changed. You will also be taught about Marketing within the industry and get the opportunity to carry out your own research as part of your coursework.

You will study Visitor Attractions, looking at the purpose and importance of them and you will also get to visit some too as part of your studies. Finally we go worldwide, with the Global Destinations Unit and for this module, you will be examined on your researched knowledge of a given destination, comparing it to one unseen destination, along with analysing and justifying the most suitable destination for a given customer profile.

If you are thinking about a career in Cabin Crew, there is the option of studying our 10 week course in addition, in order to develop the practical skills needed for the interview.

What Will You Study in BTEC Travel and Tourism?

Some of the topics we cover are:

Destinations in the UK, in Europe and worldwide – what makes destinations appealing to travellers?
The Business of Tourism – from marketing to meeting the needs of customers and on to how to run a successful business in this industry
Current Trends in the Industry: Everything from Covid and Recession, to environmental impact of how we travel and what we type of holiday we choose
In particular, we look at sustainable tourism and consider how the industry can meet current expectations regarding its environmental impact
Working in the T&T industry – what roles are available, and how to get the ideal job for you.

What Next after Completing BTEC Travel and Tourism?

As well as careers as Cabin Crew and Holiday Reps, Travel and Tourism can lead to a wide range of other careers in the areas of event & hospitality management, wedding planning, travel agencies, public relations, travel journalism and tourism marketing.

We are proud to have our students moving onto a wide range of jobs and higher education courses. The vast majority of our students’ destinations arise directly from the Travel and Tourism course they studied here at Cardinal Newman College. We believe in preparing our students for the future they want.

Approximately half of our students go on to jobs or apprenticeships and the other half go on to university. Here are some of the things our students have progressed to over the last few years:

Jobs

Cabin Crew
Events Management
Customer Service
Hospitality
Holiday Rep
Travel Agents
Cruise Lines

University Courses

International Tourism Management
Events Management
Business Management
Tourism Management
Sport/Outdoor Activities
Air Transport Pilots Licence
Teaching

What is the Exam Board for BTEC Travel and Tourism?

Edexcel

What are the Entry Requirements for BTEC Travel and Tourism?

At least five 4s at GCSE, including at least a 4 in English Language or Maths.

What is the Course Type for Travel and Tourism?

BTEC Extended Certificate this is equivalent to 1 A-Level

What Enrichment is on offer in this subject?

There are a variety of enrichment opportunities available including the 10 week Cabin Crew course and trips both overseas and in the UK.

What other subjects go well with this subject?

Business Studies is quite similar to this course, but any other subject will complement this one, it is more about having an interest in the industry that counts, being able to manage your time through coursework and being prepared to work as hard as you can for the examined units.

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