HNC Diploma Higher National Certificate Travel & Tourism

Overview

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC online distance learning course in Travel and Tourism provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the travel and tourism sector. It allows progression into or within employment in the travel and tourism sector, either directly on achievement of the award or following further study to degree level.  It has a credit value of 120 credits.

Who is it for?

The course is ideal for those who would like to gain an entry qualification into Year 1 of a Bachelor degree at a UK, European or International university. The HNC provides progression into or within employment in the travel and tourism sector, either directly on achievement of the award or following further study to degree level.

Description

The HNC in Travel and Tourism has 8 units. Duration 12 months. Approximately 5 to 10 hours a week of Self Study. Assignments are research project assignments, NOT academic assignments.Research project assignments are based on data and information published and available online and offline. Therefore, you will be expected to do research projects for these assignments, and NOT write academic assignments based on theory. You will be given guidance by your tutor. You will need to complete 5 research project assignments. There are no examinations.

Requirements

Over 17 years old

Career path

junior manager > middle manager