Tourism & Travel Studies

Course details

This course explores the ways in which the tourism industry uses the internet to create a customised travel experience.It is designed to prepare students for a workplace environment which markets and sells holidays and tourism products online.
Students supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area. Field trips and guest speakers will be a part of this course.

Awarding Body:

FETAC (QQI) Level 5 - Tourism with Business Award.
FETAC (QQI) Occupational First Aid - Workshop.

Career Opportunities:

Students can pursue careers in tourist boards, resorts, reservation offices, tour operations and travel package providers. Students may also wish to start their own business. Further Education:

Successful students can further their studies in Year 2 - Management & Marketing in Tourism in the College.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standard of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. All entry is subject to interview.

Subjects:

• Travel Destinations
• Digital Marketing
• Tourism Principles & Practice
• Tourism Information & Administration
• Customer Service
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Web Authoring
• Travel Agency Service Skills
• French
• First Aid – Workshop