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Courses
Travel and Tourism
EPQ
Level 3 National Extended Certificate in
Travel and Tourism
(EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION AN EXTRA STRAND COURSE)
Equivalent to half an A-level Edexcel
WHY CHOOSE TRAVEL AND TOURISM?
The travel and tourism industry is one of the
fastest growing industries in the UK. The value
of tourism to the UK economy is over £200
billion, and the sector employs around 4 million
people, therefore it is an area that offers many
opportunities.
This applied learning course will provide an
introduction to the travel and tourism sector and
support progression to further/higher education
or employment.
In addition to its focus on the travel and tourism
industry, the course has a strong emphasis on
core knowledge and fundamental skills (such
as communication and team working) that are
transferable across other sectors.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
There are three mandatory units:
- the world of travel and tourism
- global destinations
- principles of marketing in travel and tourism
You will also study one of the following optional
units:
- visitor attractions
- events, conferences and exhibitions
Assessment is by a portfolio of evidence and
examination.
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• A grade 5 or above in GCSE English language
and Maths
Travel and Tourism has allowed me
to expand my knowledge of the
world and travel industry around me. It
has provided a knowledge of how different
businesses all work together to function in
an efficient manner. Emily
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WHY CHOOSE EPQ?
The EPQ is an excellent way to develop
many of the skills required to be a successful
university student. If you want to have an
open choice about an area of research and
study then the EPQ is definitely for you. You
could choose to study an area that you are
particularly interested in as part of your A
Levels or which is linked to any university
course that you are intrigued by. Many
universities will lower the offer grades for
students who have successfully completed the
EPQ and it will certainly give you lots to discuss
at any interview.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
Students will be instructed in how to conduct
and present academic research. They will
be assigned an assessor who will oversee
their progress in producing a final project
and completing a presentation in front of a
small audience. In terms of the final project,
students can choose between a dissertation, an
investigation, a performance or an artefact. The
different requirements for each of these will be
carefully explained in class before they have to
choose.
The course is generally taken, and completed,
during Year 12. However, there may be the
opportunity for some Year 13 students to
complete an EPQ if their university course
requires it.
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or GCSE
English Literature.
Being able to choose a topic that
I find interesting made it a very
enjoyable process and it has greatly
improved my essay writing ability
and research skills. I would definitely
recommend it! Cleo
