Course summary
This course is designed for individuals who are interested (and passionate!) in developing a successful career in the travel and tourism industry, with progression to management. Typical job roles related to the course are within airlines, hotels, travel agencies and tour operators as well as the growing cruise, events and hospitality sectors. Individuals applying for the course should ideally be interested in progressing into a supervisory or management role in the future. Individuals should enjoy independent research as well as small class seminars.
Modules
For the Level 5 Higher National Diploma the units are as follows: Research Project (Pearson-Set) Global Events Tourist Resort Management Special Interest Tourism Sustainable and Responsible Tourism Management Cruise Management Tourism Consumer Behaviour and Insight
Assessment method
All units will be individually graded as ‘pass’, ‘merit’ or ‘distinction’. To achieve a certain grade for the unit you must meet the assessment criteria set out in the specification. You will be informed of all assessment criteria at the beginning of each new unit via the assignment brief. Some units do require the completion of timed assessment activities which are done in exam conditions but there are a range of assessm+ents for each unit which will be explained at the start of each unit. The course is 100% coursework with typical evidence including written reports and essays which will be submitted throughout the year.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N811
- Institution code:
- U95
- Campus name:
- Uxbridge College Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
for more information see our web page link here; https://www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/college-information/international.html
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
HNC (BTEC)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6000 | Year 1 |
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6000 | Year 1 |
| International | £8500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees quoted for home students are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
The fees quoted for overseas students are tuition fees only – you will be required to pay an additional amount for
course materials, exam fees, registration (£125) and ID. This additional charge depends on the course you are following and will be £100 to £500. We will notify you of this charge as early as we can.
Provider information
Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College
Park Road
Hillingdon
UB8 1NQ