Wigan and Leigh College
UCAS Code: TT01 | Higher National Diploma - HND
Entry requirements
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Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered. Students must also possess a Grade 4 or above in English at GCSE or equivalent.
About this course
This course has a global focus, and provides an in-depth understanding of the travel and tourism industry. The qualification forms the basis for careers in the hospitality, travel and tourism sector, particularly a management career. You may specialise in a range of areas, from visitor attractions and human resources, to hospitality and resort management or marketing.
**ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY**
Tutors have extensive experience in industry, from hotel management, to working for leading airlines and tour companies, including Virgin, TUI and Easyjet.
**INDUSTRY RELEVANT**
A comprehensive guest speaker programme includes industry professionals, from hospitality consultants to local tourism entrepreneurs.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
You will have the opportunity to take part in a work experience placement relating to your preferred area of industry – from shadowing managers in hotels, events, or travel agencies.
**EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM**
Students have previously benefited from a European trip - subsidised by the University Centre - to find out more about the latest travel and tourism industry trends at first-hand. In addition, trips are organised throughout each academic year to support with their studies.
Modules
Year 1 Modules include:
• The Contemporary Travel and Tourism Industry
• Managing the Customer Experience
• Professional Identity and Practice
• The Travel and Tourism Business Toolkit
• Leadership and Management for Service Industries
• Visitor Attraction Management *
• Global Tourism Destinations *
• Human resource Management *
Year 2 Modules include:
• Research Project
• Tourism Consumer Behaviour and Insight
• Airport Operations Management *
• Corporate Events Management *
• Managing and Running a Small Business *
• Launching a New Venture *
* Additional optional units chosen by the course team and could be subject to change.
Assessment methods
There is a varied approach to assessment that supports progression and is also relevant to the local economy, accommodating different learning styles.
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