IGCSE Travel and Tourism Online Course CIE

Start Date

Anytime

Enrolment Fee

£295

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Support

Up to 2 years

Level Two

Qualification

Qualification

IGCSE

Fast Track

Available

The IGCSE Travel and Tourism Course 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 & Tourism.

When we think of these activities, we can look into all the elements that make up the Travel & 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 & 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.

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What can I do with IGCSE Travel and Tourism?

We discussed above how big the tourism industry is and this means the opportunities are endless. Here are some examples of careers you may want to pursue:

  • Air cabin crew
  • Tour operator
  • Hotel Manager
  • Tourism Officer
  • Travel Agency Manager or Owner
  • Event Manager
  • Museum/Gallery officer
  • Outdoor Activities Coordinator.

IGCSE Travel and Tourism could lead on to a more vocationally-related course or further study of A’ Levels.

Cambridge IGCSEs are accepted by leading Universities and employers around the works as evidence of academic achievement. Many Universities require a combination of AS & A’ Levels and IGCSEs or equivalent to meet their entry requirements.

On completion of A Levels, you may want to consider a degree in international tourism, hospitality or event management.

Previous Knowledge Required

There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. 

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

Syllabus

The IGCSE Travel & Tourism Online Course has six modules you will need to cover.

Awarding Body: Cambridge

Specification Code: 0471

IGCSE Modules

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Assessments

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 IGCSE qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:

Paper 1 – 1 hour 30 min
Paper 2 – 2 hours

Paper 1 Paper 1 IGCSE Qualification

International GCSE Travel & Tourism Online Course Outcome

On successful completion of all your exams for the International GCSE Travel & Tourism Online Course, 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
  • Reference
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • Marked and graded practise examination papers
  • Eligibility for a Totum Card if you reside within the UK
  • Fast Track IGCSE 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.

FAQs

You can enrol online right now by Card or PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express). Alternatively, we also accept BACS transfer or we can send you a payment link.

Yes the IGCSE will be an online course.  You will be able to access everything via our online portal.

With our courses, we have learners from all over the world enrolled.  Therefore, if we restricted your learning to certain times, not everyone would be available.  All our courses are accessible 24/7 via our online secure portal.  Any videos on your portal would be pre-recorded meaning you can work through your course at your own pace.

By opting for our International GCSE, you can study the course from anywhere and exam centres are located all over the world including the UK.

You will be provided with eBooks for this course. If you want to purchase physical books in addition, then we can provide you with the book ISBN numbers.

The Guided learning hours for the IGCSE is 130.

These figures are for guidance only. The number of hours needed to gain the qualification may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.

The IGCSE is an international alternative to the GCSE and as the subjects are normally exam based only, make them ideal for students who are unable to attend a local school or college. This means there is no need to carry out science practical exams or find a school that will mark and authenticate your coursework.

IGCSEs are internationally recognised and as well as being available in the UK, are also available worldwide. They are recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and are an international passport to progression and success.

We want exams to be as competitively priced for our learners as possible and therefore that is why we direct them to the examination centres rather than charge upfront fees.