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IGCSE Travel & Tourism at a Glance

  • Start date: Anytime

  • Location: Online

  • Study pace: Flexible, you have up to 5 years to complete this course

  • Qualifications: IGCSE Travel and Tourism

  • Assessment: Written Examination

  • Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials and more

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  • Are you passionate about travel and the tourism industry? IGCSE Travel and Tourism offers a captivating exploration of the global hospitality sector, from destination management to customer service. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the tourism industry and the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic field.

  • IGCSE Travel and Tourism covers a wide range of topics, including tourism geography, cultural tourism, event management, sustainable tourism, and the travel and tourism business. Through engaging lessons, case studies, and practical activities, students will develop a deep appreciation for the diverse world of travel and the importance of providing exceptional experiences for visitors.

  • Our approach in IGCSE Travel & Tourism encourages students to be:

  • confident, in understanding and communicating and explaining the nature, sustainability, management and marketing of travel and tourism

  • responsible, for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others, through becoming aware of the importance of sustainability and of their own responsibility to the environment and to the future of communities

  • reflective, as students, by considering their approach to assessing the customer appeal, growth, management, impacts and sustainability of travel and tourism

  • innovative, through the application of their travel and tourism learning in unfamiliar contexts, locally and in the wider world

  • engaged, in exploring travel and tourism issues of today, including sustainability, as well as being ready to make a difference by developing their own personal interests and opinions and for possible future involvement in customer-focused employment or in further study.

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Overview 

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How does it work 

Study online at your own pace with flexible enrolment and full tutor support.

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the travel and tourism industry, helping learners build the knowledge and skills needed for further study or careers in the sector.

  • Includes guided lessons, exercises, and digital resources

  • 1-to-1 tutor support and all course materials provided

  • Assessed through written exams at an approved centre

  • Leads to an IGCSE qualification for progression to A Levels, university, or Level 3 study at BCM Academy

  • Access to webinars, forums, and extra support throughout the course

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Sitting the exam

  • Find & Register: Locate an approved exam centre for private candidates and register with them.

  • Prepare: Ensure your statement of entry is correct and bring valid ID to each exam.

  • Support: BCM Academy helps with finding a centre, registration, deadlines, and preparation.

  • Post-Exam: We assist with special considerations, result collection, and review or appeal requests.

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Entry Requirements

Am I eligible for this programme?

The typical age at which people choose to complete the IGCES is 14 to 16, but anyone over the age of 14 can enrol on this course. You also do not need any previous qualifications to be eligible for this course.

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Cost

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For current pricing, please contact our dedicated student counsellors. We offer affordable and competitive rates, with flexible payment plans to suit your needs.

We also accept ELCAS funding for eligible learners.

Payment options include:

  • Credit or debit card

  • Bank transfer

  • Interest-free monthly instalments

  • PayPal

  • Western Union

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Career Progression 

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  • Upon completion of this course, students will have the foundations and fundamental knowledge needed to study A levels or a Level 3 qualification with BCM Academy.

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Subject content

  • Introduction to the main travel and tourism definitions and concepts

  • Global tourism

  • Travel and Tourism organisations

  • Customer Service

  • Destination Marketing

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All our courses are led by UK-based tutors, with student work assessed by qualified UK assessors. To maintain the highest standards, all assessments are further quality-checked by the awarding body. Progression is fully supported by our experienced BCM Academy Mentors, who guide students every step of the way.

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