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Travel & Tourism Studies
 
The course provides a high standard of training and has world-wide recognition. It is suitable for anyone wishing to upgrade his/her professional competence or to commence a successful career in the travel industry. In addition to preparing for travel agency and airline operations, the course provides participants with a through grounding in a range of areas of business management and modern day office technology related to the travel and tourism industry.

Courses Structure

Modules
  • IATA Level 1 Airline Fares + Ticketing (10 points) Tourism
  • IATA Level II Airline Fares + Ticketing (10 points) Tourism World Travel
  • Geography
  • Airline and Airport Management Business Communication
  • Office Practice Information Technology
  • Travel Agency Management Marketing
  • Computerised Reservation System
Students may study up to four modules per term. Examinations are conducted at the end of each term. Students need to achieve 40 points to be qualified for IATA approved Travel Agency Operation. The courses is designed to provide students with a maximum of 30 points. Students are encouraged to obtain practical experience for a minimum of ten months, contributing one point per month towards the 10 points required in order to make up a total of 40 points.

Examination & Awards

Successful candidates are awarded:
  • IATA Level I Certificates (10 points)
  • IATA Level II Certificates (10 points)
  • Pitman Certificates in Office practice, Communication and Word Processing
  • London Academy for Higher Education Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management
Entry Requirements
Students must be 16 or above and must demonstrate an acceptable proficiency in English.

Commencement
January, April, July & September of each year.

Duration
1 Year (3 terms)