Travel & Tourism (2 x A Level Equivalent) BTEC Level 3 Diploma Edexcel

Applications Open – 3rd November 2025

Applications Close – 31st July 2026

Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.

The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.

Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.

The sixth form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.

How to Apply – Please apply via Kent Choices.

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This course would be of particular interest to students who wish to work in any travel based industry such as tour operations, hotels or the airline industry.

This course is equivalent to two A Level and consists of four units to be studied over the duration of two years. During this time students will have to complete the following:

Two external mandatory units:

Unit 1: The World of Travel and Tourism: Learners will gain skills which are specific to the course as a whole. In this unit learners will explore all aspects of the industry, its key components and its scale.

Unit 2: Global Destinations: In this unit learners will investigate the features and appeal of global destinations, learners will have to prepare travel itineraries and recommend suitable destinations for customers.

One internal mandatory synoptic unit:

Unit 3: Managing the Customer Experience: In this unit learners will explore and apply ways of managing external and internal customer experience to support organizational success and develop their customer service skills.

In addition you will study one internal optional unit from the following:

11: Specialist Tourism

15: Visitor Attractions

17: Passenger Transport

18: Events, Conferences and Exhibitions

19: Work Experience in Travel and Tourism

Ideally BTEC Level 2 Travel & Tourism & GCSE English Language grade 4 or above.

Vocation

You could apply and work in any travel, tourism or customer service industry.

Academic

When you have completed Level 3 you could use your qualification to further your study at university.