Travel & Tourism

  • Board: WJEC
  • Syllabus: AS – 2681; A2 – 3681
Modules
  1. AS Introducing Travel and Tourism – In this unit you will study the nature, and development of travel and tourism; and then look at the structure and development of the industry in the UK, using a visit to Bournemouth as our study area.
  2. Tourism Destinations (Portfolio) – This gives you an opportunity to study the characteristics of tourist destinations in Europe and their appeal. We will look at the range and appeal of tourist destinations, the types of transport tourists use, and consider future trends. There will be a field trip to Berlin.
  3. A2 Tourism impacts and tourism developments – In this unit you will study the ways in which tourism impacts environmentally, socially, culturally and economically on an area. You will also look at sustainable and responsible tourism.
  4. Event Management in Travel and Tourism (Portfolio) - In this unit you will work as part of a team to plan and carry out a real event. You will then evaluate what happened and decide if the objectives were met.
Method of Assessment

AS 1 exam of 1½ hours (40%); 1 portfolio assessment (60%)

A2 1 exam of 2 hours (40%): 1 portfolio assessment (60%)

Further information

This is a relatively new course to Clayesmore which we offered for the first time to the Lower Sixth in September 2009. The exams offer a variety of challenges. The AS papers will contain short structured questions testing specific knowledge, as well as essay questions testing application and analysis. Many of the questions will be based on sources, similar in style to GCSE Geography. In Unit 2 you create a portfolio of work based on two tourist destinations: Bournemouth and Berlin. The A2 exams provide a similar but more demanding set of challenges.

There is no specific prior learning required to study AS Travel and Tourism although English and Mathematics are helpful, as is Geography.

Travel and Tourism offers you the opportunity to study one of the world’s really dynamic and fastest-growing industries. You will come to understand the different elements which make up the tourism industry and to appreciate the impact that it has on different societies, cultures and environments. As a result it would suit those interested in higher education and/or a career in this rapidly growing industry, or who are wishing to develop new skills in a people-focused industry.