Travel and Tourism (Year 2 Direct Entry) HND
(SCQF level 8)
Events, Hospitality and Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure
Mode of Study
Full-time
Start Date
25th Aug 2025, 2 years
Location
City Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome
Overview
This HND course will give you the skills, knowledge and understanding to develop your career in the Travel and Tourism industry. You will gain the skills and knowledge required to provide high-quality customer service and enhance your own employability. The course lasts two years starting in August, but you can also leave after one year with an HNC Travel and Tourism (fee applies).
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- HNC in Travel and Tourism (15 credits minimum).
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area.
ESOL entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
What you study
- Tour Guiding & Resort Representation.
- Influences on the Travel and Tourism Industry.
- Visitor Attraction Management.
- Managing People.
- Conferences: An Introduction.
- Providing information on the Scottish Tourism Product.
- Launching a Tour Operator.
- Planning & Sustainable Development in Tourism.
*All subject to review.
After the course
Careers
This course prepares you for a career in travel and tourism with:
- National Tourist Organisations.
- Travel Management Companies.
- Visitor Centres/Attractions.
- Tour Operators.
- Travel Agents.
- Airlines.
- Airport Ground Handling.
- Foreign Exchange Services.
Continuing Study
On successful completion of the course, you may be able to progress onto one of the following degree programmes:
- Year three of BA (Hons) International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management (Queen Margaret University - delivered at City of Glasgow College).
- Year three of BA (Hons) International Events and Tourism Management (Glasgow Caledonian University).
- Year three of BA (Hons) Tourism Management (University of the West of Scotland).
- Other BA (Hons) courses across Scotland (subject to meeting individual course entry requirements).
Teaching
How the course is taught
The course will be taught using a variety of different teaching inlcuding:
- Role Play.
- Lectures.
- Group Work.
- Industry Visits.
- Guest Speakers.
Some classes may be online.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed on an on-going basis using a variety of methods such as:
- Presentations.
- Closed book assessments.
- Reports.
- Investigations.
- Role Play.
Additional Information
Materials
A laptop is recommended for this course.
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Mode of Study:
Full-time
Full-time
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Start Date:
25th Aug 2025, 2 years
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Location:
City Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome