Travel and Aviation
About the Department
Our Travel and Aviation department provides a range of exciting courses that let students’ careers take off. Students can train to work as air cabin crew, passenger service agents, ground handling staff, tourism development officers and resort representatives. Students gain industry insight from guest speakers, relevant visits and work experience opportunities.
Highlighted Courses
NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Develop your knowledge of the vibrant travel and tourism industry and identify your specialism, whether that is working as a cabin crew member, in tra...
NCFE Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Take your travel and tourism skills and knowledge to new heights with our exciting course. You will develop the specialist travel and customer service...
Aviation Operations BTEC Diploma Level 3
Advance your aviation career with this course. You will gain the skills and knowledge required for both air cabin crew or ground operations roles. Tak...
Aviation Operations BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3
Let your career take off with our vibrant course. This programme will give you an insight into the skills and knowledge required for both air cabin cr...
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Facilities
Air cabin simulator and modern classrooms.
Store Links
A discounted Disneyland trip is available for our Level 3 travel and tourism students from the store.
FAQs
What courses do you offer?
We offer lots of exciting courses including: Travel and Tourism, Travel and Tourism (European Work Placement), Air Cabin Crew, and Aviation Operations.
What are the progression routes from your courses?
Progression routes are available from Level 1 to Level 3 within the department. University Centre Leeds also offers a degree in Tourism and Aviation as further progression for Level 3 students.
What industry links and partnerships do you have?
We have industry links with Jet2.com, Leeds Bradford Airport, Malmaison, Hilton Hotel and Swissport. Additionally, this year we have teamed up with Eurocamp to provide you with an amazing opportunity of working abroad while studying Travel and Tourism Diploma Level 3.
Does the college offer any financial support for students?
Students are able to apply for the college bursary which can pay for travel passes, college meals and trips or visits. Students with children can also gain support with childcare to support their studies.
Which campus are you based at?
We are based at Printworks Campus.
Safeguarding
We are committed to making sure all students and staff are protected from harm. All staff are trained in safeguarding and child protection and our dedicated safeguarding team is on hand for advice and support. Don’t stay silent, we are here for you.
Locations
This department is part of School of Travel, Food & Drink and can be found at the following locations:
Facts
There are 4,267 jobs in the travel and tourism sector in Leeds, this means the sector has increased by 1.5% compared with 2018. (EMSI, 2019)
By 2024, the leisure, travel and related personal service labour market in Leeds is predicted to grow by 3.8%. (EMSI, 2019)
Students can put their theory into practice in our air cabin simulator or even study abroad and gain international work experience!
Our impressive portfolio of industry links includes Jet2.com, Leeds Bradford Airport, Malmaison, Hilton Hotel, Swissport and more.
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