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HNC Travel and Tourism Course in Redhill

Cost£3,570.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

HNC Travel and Tourism Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 34 weeks. You'll study both the operational and strategic sides of the travel and tourism industry. Modules cover areas such as customer experience, visitor attractions, global destinations, marketing, and leadership. You'll also explore the UK, European, and international tourism sectors. Entry requires GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, plus at least 48 UCAS points.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate in International Travel and Tourism Management.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (grade C) or above and a minimum of 48 UCAS points from:

� At least two A Levels

� BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma

� International Baccalaureate

� Access to HE Diploma

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the contemporary travel and tourism industry operates.
  • You'll study how to manage the customer experience in travel and tourism settings.
  • You'll learn leadership and management skills for service industries.
  • You'll examine visitor attractions and how they are managed.
  • You'll investigate global tourism destinations and their characteristics.
  • You'll develop your professional identity and practice.
  • You'll apply marketing essentials to travel and tourism businesses.
  • You'll use business toolkit skills to support travel and tourism operations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Surrey College. Assessment is through a mix of assignments, reports, and a Pearson-set task for the leadership and management unit. Each module is assessed separately. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Travel consultant, advises clients on holidays and travel arrangements.
  • Tour operations coordinator, plans and manages package tours.
  • Airline customer service agent, supports passengers at airports or call centres.
  • Hotel reservations coordinator, manages bookings and guest services.
  • Events coordinator, organises travel-related events and conferences.
  • Cruise line hospitality assistant, delivers guest experiences on cruise ships.
  • Travel agency manager, oversees day-to-day agency operations.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Diploma in International Travel and Tourism Management, the natural next step to Level 5 and a full HND.
  • BA (Hons) in Tourism Management or Hospitality, many universities accept an HNC for entry into Year 2.
  • CIPD qualifications in HR or management, useful if you move into a people management role within the industry.
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