BTEC (Single Award) in Travel & Tourism
at Roundhay School, Leeds · school or sixth form
What the college says
Unit 1 The World of Travel and Tourism - this unit provides the foundation for learners to study other units in travel and tourism. Learners will explore all aspects of industry, understanding the scope of the industry with a 1.5 hour exam Unit 2 Global destinations - Learners investigate the features and appeal of global destinations. They prepare travel itineraries and recommend suitable destinations for customers. Learners will be assessed with practical real-life tasks set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions. Unit 3 Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism - learners focus on how to develop a successful marketing plan for use by travel and tourism organisations to attract and engage customers. Assessed by real-industry scenario assignments set by your teacher Unit 9 Visitor attractions - learners investigate the nature and role of both built and natural visitor attractions, their appeal, popularity, response to diverse visitor needs and the importance of delivering a memorable visitor experience. The unit is assessed internally by an assignment set by your teacher.
What you need to get on
All A level courses or TWO A levels and ONE vocational course: Students must achieve a min of 5 subjects at GCSE grades 4 or above (including English Language and Maths) PLUS the relevant subject specific entry requirements. For a programme of 2 vocational courses and one A level: we would accept ONE KS4 level 2 Merit in place of a GCSE For a programme of 3 vocational courses only: we would accept TWO KS4 level 2 Merits in place of 2 GCSEs, full entry requirements can be found in our prospectus.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Roundhay Sixth Form
Roundhay School Gledhow Lane, Leeds, LS8 1ND
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Leeds
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