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Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism

SERC is excited to present the newly launched Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism, designed to give students the knowledge and skills that are required to work in the Travel and Tourism industry, delivered over 2 years.

P10450
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn
Full-Time
Further Education
Travel & Tourism

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Downpatrick, Bangor.

Why Study This Course

Ideal if you want to develop your knowledge of the different components within the sectors of Travel and Tourism and undertake employment as an Events Manager, Visitor Attraction Manager, Hotel Manager, Travel Agent, Tour Operator or a in a career in an Airport, Airline or as a member of Cabin Crew.

The field trips and residential study visits that you will take part in on this course, will allow you to gain a true insight into the Travel and Tourism sector.

You will learn the importance of the Customer Experience in Travel and Tourism, develop your research skills by completing the Researching Current Travel Trends and Key Issues module and how to develop your own Travel and Tourism Business in the Travel and Tourism Enterprise module.

 

Course Overview

This course is equivalent to 2 A Levels. The course consists of 8 units, 6 Mandatory units and 2 external exam units which enable you to study particular areas in depth. 

Core units include:

  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Work Experience
  • Principles of Marketing in Travel & Tourism
  • Managing the Customer Experience in Travel
  • Researching Current Travel Trends and Key Issues in Travel and Travel & Tourism
  • Travel & Tourism Enterprise. 

External Exam Units include:

  • World of Travel & Tourism and Global Destinations
  • Global Destinations

You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy or Numeracy if you do not have a GCSE grade C in English or Maths or Computing. 

Class learning will be supplemented with the use of guest speakers and visits to local travel, tourism and hospitality providers.

International residentials may be available for you to apply for in your second year of study.

You will need:

  • OCN NI Level 2 Traineeship in Travel and Tourism (min 8 credits at merit or above) or
  • a BTEC L2 Diploma or
  • 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above or equivalent e.g. Essential Skills is desirable.

  • The World of Travel & Tourism
  • Global Destinations
  • Principles of Marketing in Travel & Tourism
  • Managing the Customer Experience in Travel
  • Travel and Tourism Enterprise
  • Researching Current Travel Trends and Key Issues in Travel and Tourism & Tourism
  • Work Experience
  • Sustainable Tourism

Once you have successfully completed this two-year course, progression to roles in the Travel and Tourism industry include roles in human resources, event and visitor attraction organisations, the cruise sector, marketing, ticketing, tour operations or within a retail or business travel agency.

Upon completing the course, learners may progress to a Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D) or a Foundation Degree (FD) in Travel and Tourism at university

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Downpatrick, Bangor.

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Available Sessions

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Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Y10450BF1A-26/27-FT
Bangor
31/08/2026
 20+
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Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Y10450DF1A-26/27-FT
Downpatrick
31/08/2026
 20+
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Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Y10450LF1A-26/27-FT
Lisburn
31/08/2026
 20+
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

In addition to the above Terms & Conditions students must also adhere to the following:
L3 Travel & Tourism qualification course/content, may be subject to change.
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