Course Details

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HND Tourism

SCQF Level 8

Tourism is a diverse and vibrant industry with vast employment opportunities both in the local area and worldwide. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to enter this exciting industry and prepare you for a career in this growing sector. You will gain knowledge in many aspects of tourism such as providing information on the Scottish tourism product, the structure of the Travel and Tourism industry and planning and sustainable development in tourism.

What You Study

Year 1

  • Providing Information on the Scottish Tourism Product
  • Applying Marketing Principles in Travel and Tourism
  • Structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry
  • Creating a Culture of Customer Care

Year 2

  • Planning and Sustainable Development in Tourism
  • Influences on the Travel and Tourism Industry
  • Marketing Planning in Travel and Tourism

Duration and Attendance

  • HNC – One Year Full-time
  • HND – Two Years Full-time

This course is offered as a one year HNC or a two year HND. Entry requirements are the same for both.

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 1 Higher in a relevant subject and 4 Standard Grades at Grade 2 or above
  • NC Business Level 5
  • NQ Travel and Tourism to include 12 SQA units at Intermediate 2
  • Industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

After HNC:

  • HND Tourism Year 2 (dependant on subjects/credits achieved)
  • 2nd year in relevant degree courses

After HND:

  • 3rd Year BA Business Administration, Adam Smith College
  • 3rd Year BA Business Studies, Adam Smith College
  • 2nd or 3rd Year in other relevant degree courses

Career Opportunities

  • Travel Agent
  • Tourist Board
  • Tour Operator
  • Attraction Providers
  • National Trust Opportunities

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Year of course Starts Ends Based at Apply
Full Time 1st Year 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online
Full Time 2nd Year 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online waiting list only

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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