Travel & Tourism Management BTEC HND (part-time) (top-up from HNC)
This course offers you the opportunity to top up from the Travel & Tourism HNC to Travel & Tourism HND. Part-time study is a cost-effective way of obtaining university level qualifications in a supportive environment.
I came to Bedford College in September 2012 and started on the Level 2 full-time Travel & Tourism study programme. My journey continued as I progressed on the Level 3 course; I was gaining lots of knowledge of the industry and was even nominated as Class Representative, which involved attending meetings with the College’s executive team on behalf of our course.
I was not aware of the option to study at degree-level at College, but with the help and guidance from the tutors I soon learnt about the HNC course. This course offered such a great variety of options that I decided to further my studies at Bedford College. It was a big step up to Higher Education but having progressed through the levels I had plenty of knowledge and understanding behind me, and the support from the tutors certainly helped me.
I’ve really enjoyed the unit on Sustainable Tourism and looking at the social and economic factors that have an impact on tourism today. I also thoroughly enjoyed the Resort Management unit, which I have a strong interest in.
I am going to top-up to a full degree at Brighton University next year where I will study BA Hons International Tourism Management. Upon completion of my degree I can then consider two options: to either continue at university and study for a Masters degree; or possibly train in Resort Management. I enjoy engaging with people and offering customer service, and feel this role would combine my passion for travel with my bubbly personality.
Olivia - Travel & Tourism HND
Entry requirements
To start this HND you must have successfully completed the HNC and entry is subject to a successful interview. We also welcome applications from mature students who will be considered individually on experience rather than qualifications.
Course content
The course combines academic and practical assessments. You will study 16 units, four in year 1, and six in each of years 2 and 3. These cover a range of themes and activities within the industry and are designed to develop your management skills as well as to broaden your knowledge of travel and tourism.
Units include:
- Tour Operations
- Research Project
- Sustainable Tourism
- Special Interest Tourism
- Legislation and Ethics
- Resort Management
- Incoming and Domestic Tourism
- The Developing Manager.
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment. Assignments are internally set and externally verified.
Further study and career options
On successful completion of the HND you will have the option to top up the qualification to a full Bachelor’s degree at university or enter employment, including roles within airlines, travel agents, tour operators and other travel and tourism organisations at a higher level.
Additional information
A travel fund payment of £100 per year will be taken on enrolment to cover the cost of trips and study visits. At this level you will be expected to commit yourself to research and carry out a significant amount of additional study outside College.