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Travel and Tourism Level 3 Introductory Certificate (Single) [Y1]

East Sussex College - Lewes

Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XH

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 07 September 2026
East Sussex College - Lewes
2 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course forms part of a combined A level and vocational mixed programme and can be completed alongside 2 A levels, this course is the equivalent of 1 A Level and is completed over 2 years.

Course Details

During this course, you will develop the skills needed to examine, interpret, and analyse a variety of statistical data. You will measure the importance of tourism in the UK, learn about the different types of destinations and their importance, and investigate the features and appeal of global destinations. You will learn more about customer service and explore ways of managing internal and external customer experiences to support organisational success. You will also have plenty of opportunities to develop and practise your customer service skills. You will learn more about customer service and explore ways of managing internal and external customer experiences to support organisational success. You will also have plenty of opportunities to develop and practise your customer service skills. Towards the end of the course, you will work on an assignment to identify a gap in the market for a new travel and tourism enterprise. You will develop a plan, a marketing strategy, and organise a pitch of the new idea to generate interest. As part of the course, you have the option to complete an additional qualification in business travel which is one of the most prestigious career paths within the sector.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through written assignments, tasks, scenarios and various other non-exam based methods.

Entry requirements

Our general entry criteria to study 3 A-Levels is: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 5. For a mixed Level 3 programme the criteria are: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 4. Subject specific entry criteria apply:
A GCSE grade 4 in English Language or Maths.

Your next steps...

Once you have finished this course, you will have enough UCAS points to progress to university. Degree courses could include travel and tourism, business, hotel management, or marketing.

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