Travel, Tourism and Leisure Management (CertHE)
The Travel, Tourism, and Leisure Management CertHE is tailored to those who are keen to start a career in travel, tourism, or leisure sectors. This programme offers foundational knowledge and skills to understand the tourism industry, hospitality, and customer service, providing hands-on experience with a strong focus on industry standards and professional placements.
This CertHE programme equips students with key knowledge and operational skills valued in travel, tourism, and leisure industries. You will learn about customer service, destination management, and leisure operations, gaining practical experience that prepares you for entry-level roles in a global industry.
A highlight of the course is its focus on practical placements, where students engage directly in tourism and leisure activities. This real-world experience is designed to build your industry insight and skills, bridging the gap between theoretical learning and workplace demands.
The course also provides opportunities for exposure to international tourism management. With insights into various cultural and economic tourism frameworks, students develop a global perspective essential in today’s interconnected world.
Graduates from this programme are prepared to meet the expectations of top tourism and hospitality organisations, armed with strong customer service skills, knowledge of sustainable practices, and an understanding of the latest industry trends. This foundation prepares you to enter the sector with confidence, ready to contribute effectively from day one.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
This CertHE programme offers a solid foundation in travel, tourism, and leisure management. You will gain core skills in customer service, destination management, and industry operations, preparing you for roles in tourism and hospitality. A blend of practical projects, industry placements, and theoretical learning will equip you to navigate real-world tourism challenges and apply these skills directly within the workplace.
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
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Course Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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32 UCAS Tariff Points
e.g. A-levels: E, BTEC: PPP, IB: 24
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.
GCSEs
GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required.
Alternative entry routes
If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider:
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‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study.
Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree.
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Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree.
Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.
Admissions Advice and Support
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.
For full information read our visa application and guides.
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
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The course combines practical and theoretical assessments, including projects, placements, reports, and presentations. This approach ensures students develop industry-relevant skills while gaining practical experience and academic knowledge.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.
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Additional costs may include field trips, placement expenses, and learning materials.
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UWTSD offers a range of scholarships and bursaries. Visit our Scholarships Page for more information.
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Explore study abroad options that expand your global perspective in tourism. Visit our Study Abroad Page.
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Graduates are equipped for roles in travel agencies, tourism boards, event planning, and customer service management. The course provides the necessary experience and knowledge to succeed in this industry or pursue further studies in tourism management.