BTEC Travel and Tourism
at Walsall Academy, Walsall · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Travel and Tourism industry continues to grow at a rapid pace. The last ten years have seen huge increases in the amount of travel undertaken by individuals for both leisure and business purposes. This rapid expansion has led to a huge demand for a flexibly skilled workforce. This BTEC is designed to provide an all-round introduction to the travel and tourism industry for those who may be interested in a career in one of its many connected occupational areas. These include careers in; retail travel, accommodation, visitor attractions, marketing, transport and tour operations. Edexcel BTEC level 3 Certificate Unit 1 – The World of Travel and Tourism Unit 2 – Global Destinations Unit 3 – Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism Unit 9 – Visitor Attractions
What you need to get on
• 4 GCSEs (Grades 9 - 4) or equivalent • Grade 4 in GCSE English
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
Walsall Academy
Lichfield Road Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LX
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Walsall
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