IGCSE Travel and Tourism
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Start your journey towards a career in travel and hospitality. Explore destinations, customer service, marketing and tourism management. The course will help you progress to further education, an apprenticeship or seek employment inside or outside of the UK.
- Awarding Bodies: Cambridge Examination Board
- Learning Hours: 130 Recommended Study Hours
- Flexible Fast Track Available
- Full IGCSE Qualification
Overview
Would you like to progress your education through distance learning? An online International GCSE Travel and Tourism course can open doors to a rewarding career within the travel industry. The programme with Learn Now provides the same fully recognised qualification you would achieve if attending mainstream college but giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
If you are an adult learner, a student resitting exams, or someone juggling studies with work and family, this could work perfectly. The course is designed to suit many lifestyles and provides at least two exam series per year.
Choose Your Specification
Whether you are based inside or outside the UK, we can offer a variety of internationally recognised examination boards to suit your specific needs:
- Cambridge International CIE 0471 (A*-G)
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Cambridge IGCSE Travel and Tourism
Specification Code: 0471
The Cambridge specification will develop practical skills across a range of working roles, as well as providing a global and local perspective on travel and tourism.
Many people all over the world will travel outside their usual environment. Whether it is a day at the aquarium, visiting a national park or going abroad, these all fall within Travel and Tourism.
When we think of these activities, we can look into all the elements that make up the Travel and Tourism industry:
- Transport such as the bus, car, trains, coaches and planes
- Accommodation such as hotels, campsites and guesthouses
- Attractions such as aquariums, theme parks, museums and areas of beauty
- Services like tour operators, insurance and travel agents
The industry is aimed at people who travel for pleasure, leisure or business and is constantly growing.
With the IGCSE Travel and Tourism Course, you will gain an overview of the industry, and learn about popular destinations, customer care, working procedures, travel and tourism products and services, and marketing and promotion.
The course has six modules you will need to cover.
Course Content
Section 1 | Introduction to the main travel and tourism definitions and concepts
- 1.1 Main types of tourism
- 1.2 Main reasons why people travel
- 1.3 Sustainable travel and tourism
- 1.4 Characteristics of travel and tourism
- 1.5 Types of tourists
- 1.6 Types of destinations
Section 2 | Global tourism
- 2.1 The scale of travel and tourism
- 2.2 Features of destinations and their appeal to different types of tourists
- 2.3 The role of organisations involved in development and management of destinations
- 2.4 Factors affecting tourism development and management
- 2.5 Managing destinations sustainably
- 2.6 Economic, environmental and sociocultural impacts of travel and tourism
Section 3 | Travel and tourism organisations
- 3.1 The role of tourism organisations, their sustainable practices, the products and services they provide and their appeal
- 3.2 Ways travel and tourism organisations work together
- 3.3 Different types of transport and their appeal
- 3.4 Sustainable developments within travel and transport
- 3.5 Domestic and international travel and transport infrastructure
Section 4 | Customer service
- 4.1 Importance of customer service
- 4.2 Delivery of customer service
- 4.3 Provision of customer service for different types of tourists
- 4.4 Skills required when working in the travel and tourism industry
Section 5 | Destination marketing
- 5.1 Importance of marketing to travel and tourism organisations
- 5.2 Factors affecting marketing
- 5.3 Marketing mix
- 5.4 Market research and analysis
- 5.5 Market segmentation and targeting
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at a CIE approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.
IGCSE Exams
There are two exams for the full qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:Paper 1 – 1 hour 30 min
Paper 2 – 2 hours
Course Outcome
On successful completion of all your exams, you will be awarded the following qualification:
International GCSE Travel & Tourism with CIE
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Enrolment Fees
Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course. This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.
Our enrolment fee includes:
- All study materials covering the full specification.
- Full support where you can also message your tutor as many times as you need to.
- Access to our online Library with a full range of eBooks.
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Marked and graded practise examination papers
- Fast Track available if required and flexible learning from home 24/7.
The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.
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FAQs
Will I find this course hard?
Whilst the subject will require you to evaluate tourism issues and apply your knowledge to unfamiliar situations, most learners say that they don’t have a challenging aspect to this course and they thoroughly enjoy it. If you have travelled within your own country or abroad, most learners can relate to subject. If you enjoy travelling, learning about different countries and cultures and Geography, this subject will be a great fit for you.
Will I need to buy any books?
You will not be required to purchase any books with this course. We automatically include logins to our online e-Library, which provides access to the following premium eBooks depending on your selected course specification:
Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Travel and Tourism. Coursebook – Stephen Rickerby, John Smith, Ruth Figg
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Which subjects should I study alongside this course?
Geography – Tourism depends on geographical factors such as climate, weather and landscapes. These help us to understand why people visit different places and what attracts them.
Business – This subject compliments Travel and Tourism as learners will gain an understanding of how travel companies operate successfully. Business will help learners understand how travel organisations attract customers, manage staff and remain profitable.
Where can the subject take me?
The course will open doors to a variety of subjects. You may want to progress onto A Levels in subjects such as Business and Geography.
After A Levels, degree options include Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, International Business, Event Management or Hotel Management.
If you don’t want to progress onto A Levels, you might want to consider a level 3 apprenticeship which would allow you to earn whilst you learn. Vacancies might involve hospitality or travel.
Overall the subject will develop valuable skills in customer service, communication and teamwork.
Can I study this course from outside the UK?
Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge (CIE) qualifications can be taken inside and outside the UK. Content within the specification is adapted for international learners and the qualification is comparable to UK GCSE standards.
How long does the course take?
You will receive access and support for two years, however you can complete the course much sooner if you need to. Exams for this subject fall in May/June or October/November each year and therefore you are able to choose which exam sitting you want to apply for. We have more information on exam timetables here.
How does this course compare to a college GCSE?
The International GCSE is taken worldwide rather than just the UK. It is equivalent to a GCSE but is often 100% exam based. See our article IGCSE vs GCSE for more information.
What can I do with IGCSE Travel and Tourism
Taking Travel and Tourism can open up a variety of exciting opportunities. Here are some key reasons to consider this subject:
- Global Relevance: The travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing sectors.
- Career Options: Prepares you for roles in airlines, hotels, tour operators, event management, and tourism boards.
- Transferable Skills: Develops skills like customer service, communication, marketing, and business management.
- Cultural Awareness: Increases your understanding of different cultures and destinations.
- Foundation for Further Study: Useful if you plan to pursue A-levels or a degree in hospitality, business, or geography.