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Free Travel and Tourism Foundation Degree in Durham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Travel and Tourism Foundation Degree course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, full-time over two years.

The course covers the tourism and events sector in depth. You'll explore governmental strategies, managerial approaches, skills shortages, and equality and diversity. It gives you a strong grounding in how travel and tourism businesses operate at a professional level.

You'll finish with a Foundation Degree in Business with Travel and Tourism.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

This Foundation Degree, Business with Travel and Tourism, will provide you with an engaging and effective learning experience to develop your understanding of the Tourism and Events sector, including contemporary issues such as governmental strategies, managerial approaches, skills shortages, and equality and diversity.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how governments shape tourism policy and strategy.
  • You'll study managerial approaches used across the travel and events sector.
  • You'll examine equality and diversity issues in tourism and hospitality.
  • You'll analyse contemporary challenges, including skills shortages in the industry.
  • You'll develop your understanding of how tourism and events businesses are run.
  • You'll build knowledge of the events sector alongside travel and tourism.

How you will learn

You'll study full-time on campus at New College Durham. Learning is classroom based, with tutor-led sessions covering the theory and practice of tourism and events management. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the college. Check the college website for full details of how the course is assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises clients on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Event coordinator, plans and manages events for organisations or venues.
  • Tourism officer, promotes destinations or attractions for local authorities.
  • Tour operations assistant, supports the planning and delivery of package tours.
  • Business travel manager, arranges travel and accommodation for corporate clients.
  • Visitor experience manager, oversees guest services at attractions or venues.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Tourism Management, a full honours degree for those wanting to specialise further and move into senior roles.
  • BA (Hons) Events Management, ideal if the events side of the course appeals most.
  • Postgraduate study in hospitality or tourism, for those aiming at management or research careers in the sector.
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