National Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism Level 3 Year 1
at Boston College, Boston · college
What the college says
This course is designed to provide you with a variety of skills for the world's largest industry. You will study areas of the tourism industry including: customer service, marketing, visitor attractions and special interest tourism. It combines class work with opportunities to carry out practical work, visit tourist attractions and prepare for work in this exciting and vibrant industry. Some trips and activities are mandatory to enable assessment of some units to be undertaken in a relevant environment.
What you need to get on
The entry qualifications for the Level 3 Travel and Tourism Extended Diploma are five GCSEs at grades 4 or above (Old GCSE grade C or above) including English and Maths. Or Merit or Distinction at First Diploma level in a related subject or Merit or Distinction at Intermediate GNVQ in a related subject (or equivalent) together with Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths (or GCSE equivalent) .
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
Boston College Skirbeck Road
Skirbeck Road, Boston, PE21 6JF
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Boston
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