Entry requirements
Applicants need to have a minimum of four National 5 qualifications, ideally in English and/or Geography, History, Modern Studies and Maths.
Why take this course?
This course is suitable for anyone keen to work in the travel and tourism industry. You will develop a range of transferrable skills which will enable you to progress to further study in this dynamic subject area.
What you will experience
Units studied on this course will include:
- Marketing in Travel and Tourism: An Introduction
- Working as Air Cabin Crew: An Introduction
- Airport Ground Operations
- Leisure and Business Tourist Destinations
- Travel Products and Services
- Travel and Tourism in the UK
- Sustainable Practices in Travel and Tourism
- Skills for Customer Care
Key Facts
Everything you need to know about applying for this course.
What you will get
SCQF Units at SCQF Level 6.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
Education at NESCol
On successful completion of this course, you can apply for a place on the following course at North East Scotland College:
Student Stories
Alysia Dewar
Travel & Tourism
HND Travel & Tourism
“I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a change in their career to make the leap and apply to NESCol. Follow your passion as life is too short not to.”
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Hannah Stenhouse
Travel & Tourism
HND Travel & Tourism
“I really enjoyed the course and College life in general. My lecturers were all very supportive, they really listen to you and were always on hand to provide additional help if needed.”
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Karolina Navikaite & Shannon Ingram
Travel & Tourism
HNC Travel and Tourism
“One of the best things about the course was learning about the travel industry through the lecturers’ own experiences of working in it. Working as cabin crew is an amazing career and NESCol can definitely help you get there!”
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Morven Knight
Travel & Tourism
HND Travel & Tourism
“College has been really great for making new friends and giving me the opportunity to progress to university.”
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Applications
North East Scotland College offers hundreds of courses each year, apply for one now.
You can apply for a place on this course by completing an online application form, which you can access using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Once completed, this will be received by our Admissions Team who will then process your application.
Aberdeen City Campus
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Starts Jan 2025
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Duration 5 months
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Course Code QHMTM
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
Full-time Application Form
Full-time Application Process
If you take up a place on a College course, at the start of the course you will be asked to complete an enrolment form. In completing the form and/or taking up a place on a College course, you will enter into a contract with the College and be bound by the North East Scotland College Standard Terms and Conditions of Study. Copies of the Terms and Conditions are available for inspection on notice boards and at various locations throughout the College, at the College Reception, on the College website: nescol.ac.uk, or can be obtained on request from the Student Funding and Admissions Manager, North East Scotland College, Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN. Please note that courses are offered subject to (a) there being sufficient numbers of enrolments and (b) the availability of resources. The College reserves its right (i) not to run courses where the number of students is considered insufficient or where resources are unavailable and (ii) in certain circumstances, to refuse admission to an individual applicant.
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