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Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Brighton

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Travel and Tourism Course in Brighton. Classes run at Varndean College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the world of the course, global destinations, marketing in travel and tourism, and visitor attractions. You'll work on research projects, team tasks, and individual assignments. Industry speakers and trips, including European and long-haul visits, are part of the experience. The course runs over two years.

You'll finish with an Applied Diploma in Tourism.

Who this course is for

If you are interested in becoming one of the professionals needed to plan and manage tourist attractions, work in holiday resorts, organise tours, run travel agencies and tour operators or work in passenger travel by land, sea and air, this course could be right for you. The course is intensive and requires significant use of IT to conduct independent research. You will have opportunities to work in teams and individually. Our teaching staff have extensive experience of working within the travel industry and have numerous connections to individuals still working within the trade. We also organise many trips and visits as well as inviting speakers from key industry organisations.

Entry requirements

Standard Advanced Level entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the global travel and tourism industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll study key global destinations and what makes them attractive to visitors.
  • You'll apply marketing principles to travel and tourism contexts.
  • You'll examine how visitor attractions are managed and developed.
  • You'll build report writing, presentation, and decision-making skills.
  • You'll conduct independent research using IT tools.
  • You'll develop teamwork and business skills through group and individual projects.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through controlled assessments and exams. Classes are classroom-based and full-time during the day. You'll work both independently and in teams. The course involves research tasks, written assignments, and presentations. Industry visits and guest speakers from the travel sector are included as part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

The course involves some compulsory trips used for research. You may need to contribute approximately £50 toward these at the start of the course. Varndean College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises clients and books holidays or business travel.
  • Tour operator, plans and packages holidays for customers.
  • Visitor attraction manager, oversees operations at museums, theme parks, or heritage sites.
  • Cabin crew member, works on passenger flights for an airline.
  • Event coordinator, organises conferences, tours, or tourism events.
  • Passenger transport officer, works in land, sea, or air travel services.

What you could study next

  • A degree in International Tourism Management, a natural next step after this Level 3 travel and tourism qualification.
  • A degree in Event Management, for those who enjoyed the events and visitor attractions units.
  • A degree in Travel Marketing or Business, combining tourism knowledge with commercial skills.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in travel or hospitality, for those who prefer work-based learning.
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