Potential Earnings
£59,463.72
Key details
- Course area
- Travel, Tourism and Aviation
- Student type
- University Level
- Course type
-
Full-time University Level course
- Course level
-
Level 5
- Start date
- Monday 21st September 2026
- Location
- City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
- Fees
- £8,250.00
- Course code
- Parent course code:C050784 Child course code: Q050785
- UCAS course code
- TVL2
- UCAS institution code
- N30
Course introduction
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.
This course is currently subject to validation with a first intake planned for September 2024.
The 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
Timetable (subject to change)
The current timetable is as follows but this is subject to change:
- Tuesday 11:00 – 15:00 and Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
- Plus self directed study
Please note: Some classes may be delivered online.
Nottingham College is proud to have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Framework Bronze Award for high quality student experience and outcomes. You can read more about this on the Office for Students website.
Course information
1 year
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in International Travel and Tourism Management
Applicants should possess (or expect to achieve) a HNC in International Travel and Tourism Management or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
Assignments include; reports, essays, individual and group presentations, discussions, academic posters, displays, leaflets, recorded interviews/role plays, reflective journals and work-based projects.
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.
About the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
The TEF is a national scheme run by the Office for Students (OfS) that aims to encourage higher education providers to improve and deliver excellence in the areas that students care about the most: teaching, learning and achieving positive outcomes from their studies.
Careers related to this course
Select career:
Travel Agency Managers and Proprietors
Average Earnings
£35,281.59
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Accommodation, Travel and Food Services
People in these occupations provide lodging, travel, and tourism support services and prepare and serve food and beverages.
Skills
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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