Aviation, Travel and Tourism - FdA

Teesside University

: This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with

(campus code 5, call 01429 295000).

: In a constantly changing industry, there has never been a better time to start your journey towards a career in aviation, travel and tourism. This innovative course incorporates many aspects of the industry including events management and current global issues. You also learn the business and management skills you need to fly in your career.Designed in partnership with employers, it gives you a solid theoretical and practical understanding of aviation, travel and tourism management, enabling you to progress to higher-level studies or directly into industry. You can apply what you learn to your own workplace experience. You also benefit from our collaboration with Teesside International Airport who host field trips and guest lectures for our students to provide a rich and immersive learning experience.We are a member of the Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), giving you access to a dedicated ITT Future You Talent Hub, helping to inspire the next generation of travel and tourism experts. As an ITT member you can engage with national and international events and develop your professional network with organisations including British Airways, Advantage, ABTA, Business Travel Association and many more.

: The aviation, travel and tourism industry is a vast, dynamic industry offering a wide range of career opportunities. Typical areas of the industry which you could progress into include tour operations (UK and overseas), conference and events management, travel agency operations, aviation sector (airlines and airports), public sector tourism in the UK (tourist boards, regional development agencies and tourist information centres), attractions management (UK and overseas), transport provision, hospitality sector management and tourist guiding services.You may also further your studies and progress to the BA (Hons) International Tourism Management (Top-up). Our graduates have gone on to have successful careers with Emirates, Swissport, Tui, Newcastle International Airport, British Airways, Kuoni, Thomas Cook, Expedia and Jet2.