Course summary
This exciting new course follows progression from the Level 4 HNC in International Tourism Management and delves deeper into the dynamic and exciting world of travel and tourism. You will learn about operational practice as well as the strategic development of the UK, European and international travel and tourism industries. About the course This Level 5 HND top-up course is intended for those applicants who have already obtained (or expect to achieve) a full Level 4 in this subject. Whether you are comparatively new to travel and tourism or have relevant previous experience and want to widen your horizons, this highly-regarded qualification could enhance your future career prospects. HND modules include: -Research Project -Strategic Planning for Air Transport -Tourist Resort Management -Special Interest Tourism -Managing and Running a Small Business -Cruise Management -Tourism Consumer Behaviour and Insights Assessment Assignments (including timed assessments – some under examination conditions), individual and group presentations, discussions, academic posters, displays, leaflets, recorded interviews/role plays, reflective journals and work-based projects. New City Hub campus The Travel and Tourism department is based at the college's new £58 million City Hub campus, near Nottingham train station. The campus features state of the art teaching and learning facilities, science laboratories, aviation training cabin, with a restaurant, cafe and performing arts venue. Bursaries We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information. Your career and progression Upon successful achievement of this Level 5 HND, you could go into employment or progress onto a wide range of top-up degree courses, such as a BA (Hons) or to further professional study. Graduates will be well-prepared for a wide range of possible careers, bringing vital transferable skills that many potential employers are looking out for. Specialised roles in the global travel and tourism sector include: operations manager, tourism development manager, visitor attractions manager, events manager, marketing and sales manager, flight /passenger operations manager, destination manager, tourism development officer or tourism business adviser.
Assessment method
Units are assessed via a range of internally set and assessed assignments including: reports, case studies, oral presentations, practical assessments, individual project work, data analysis, research, investigation, problem-solving tasks and portfolios of evidence.
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
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:
- TVL2
- Institution code:
- N30
- Campus name:
- City Hub
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application. Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
HNC (BTEC) - P
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0. |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £8250 | Year 1 |
England | £8250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £8250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £8250 | 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
Provider information
Nottingham College
City Campus, The Adams Building
Stoney Street
The Lace Market
Nottingham
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