A typical offer is likely to be 2 x D at A level, or a Merit profile in a relevant BTEC National Diploma subject area such as Travel and Tourism, Aviation Operations, Hospitality and Business, although each application will be considered on its own merit together with a minimum of 4 GCSE grades at C or above including English. Maths GCSE grade C is desirable.
International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria. Speakers of other languages need to have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or a recognised level 2 English qualification.
In the absence of formal learning qualifications applications are welcomed from persons who can demonstrate relevant work experience, including work in a voluntary capacity.
The course structure actively supports claims for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) including Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) and Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL)
We welcome applications from mature candidates who may not have met the academic criteria. Candidates in this category will be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.
All students must be able to demonstrate either by qualifications or testing that they have the required literacy skills to complete the course.
Part-time students would be expected to be employed or have previous experience in tourism and aviation related field. Full-time students are expected to undertake a work related learning experience for a minimum of 2 weeks as part of the programme of study. However, all applicants will be interviewed to assess their suitability