A/S A Level Travel and Tourism
Student Guide
This is a single award A Level (graded A to E)
Course Content
The course consists of 6 units to be completed over two years. There is provision for students can cash in for A/S level after year 12 in certain circumstances.
Year 12
Unit 1 Inside Travel and Tourism (exam)
Unit 2 Travel and Tourism—A people industry (coursework)
Unit 3 Travel Destinations (coursework)
Year 13
Unit 8 Travel and Tourism project
Unit 9 Travel and Tourism—People and quality
Unit 10 Current issues in Travel and Tourism
Students will sit exams in January and June
Students may only re-sit exams once
Student requirements
The course will appeal to students who:
· Have and interest in the travel and tourism industry
· Want to find out more about the travel and tourism industry and how it operates through personal investigation
· Enjoy studying a subject that is new, wide and varied in content
· Are dedicated to their studies and are able to carry out independent research, can explore new ideas and can communicate these findings effectively
General information
· Six lessons per week are timetabled
· The teachers on the course are currently Mr Diamond and Mr
· Redshaw (course Leader)
· The first three units make up the requirements for A/S level and will be completed by May.
· Fieldwork is an essential aspect of the course and at A Level will occur in the local area, generally taking place during school time. Occasionally a trip abroad might be organised to enhance the curriculum.
· Students are expected to take a greater responsibility for their own work than in the main school, and also to participate fully in lessons.
· Assignments set may include large or small research projects (often in groups), reading, notes, calculations, diagram drawing, preparation of seminars and exam type essays.
· The transition from GCSE or GNVQ to A level is not an easy one—students need to do lots of extra reading and work very hard both on their own and under the teachers direction.
Good organisation is vital