Travel and Tourism
Farlingaye High School - Suffolk
01394385720
Ransom Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JX
Course summary

This course offers an alternative style of learning from other subjects offered in Sixth Form. It will teach about the travel and tourism industry. Units studied: Unit 1 - The World of Travel and Tourism (Year 12) Unit 3 - Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism (Year 12) Unit 2 - Global Destinations (Year 13) Unit 9 - Visitor Attractions (Year 13)

Entry requirements

Students will need to have six grade 4 passes at GCSE/BTEC. Students also need to have achieved a grade 4 in English (Literature or Language) or Maths at GCSE. 4 in English.

How you'll be assessed

Students must complete all four units over the two years of study. This qualification includes a range of assessment types and styles, which is the main difference from A Level courses. There will be two external assessments and two internal assessments. External Assessments: Unit 1 - 90-minute exam with 75 marks available. Unit 2 - A task and case study set by the exam board. The assessment will take up to three hours of lesson time to complete and be submitted using a computer. Internal Assessments: Units 3 and 9 - Assignments will be carried out in school and assessed by teaching staff. The course is graded using the Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction* system.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRansom Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JX