Boarding September 2026Travel & Tourism · Pearson BTECRQF 4–5

Higher National Diploma in International Travel & Tourism

A United Kingdom Level 4–5 qualification covering global tourism destinations, travel operations and international hospitality.

Boarding passTT 405
Awarded byPearson BTEC
Pearson BTEC
Level
RQF 4–5
Duration
24 months
Schedule
Blended Learning
Colombo 07 campus14 units
Overview

About this programme

The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in International Travel & Tourism is designed to prepare you for careers in the global tourism, aviation and hospitality sectors. The qualification combines academic knowledge with real-world application, equipping you with the skills to thrive in this fast-growing industry.

It is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, with progression opportunities to top-up degrees at partner universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.

Curriculum · 14 units

What you will study

01The Contemporary Travel and Tourism IndustryHND
02Managing the Customer ExperienceHND
03Professional Identity and PracticeHND
04Travel and Tourism Business ToolkitHND
05Leadership and Management for Service IndustriesHND
06The Travel and Tourism Business EnvironmentHND
07Work ExperienceHND
Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Any one of the following qualifies you to apply.

A

Two passes at G.C.E. Advanced Level

B

Any accepted Diploma qualification, which qualifies you for direct entry to the HND

C

Five passes at G.C.E. Ordinary Level, with five years of work experience

D

Exemptions approved by the Board of Examinations

Destinations

Where it leads

Graduates are prepared for careers across the global tourism, aviation and hospitality sectors.

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HND (Level 5)Top-up degree abroad, or Aspire’s Postgraduate Diploma (L7)Bachelor’s or master’s degree

This HND is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. Graduates can progress to top-up degrees at partner universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore or Malaysia, or continue with Aspire’s own Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) toward a master’s degree.

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