FD Travel Operations Management

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  • Start: Oct
  • Mode: Full-time
  • Duration: 2 Years

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FD Travel Operations Management

University of Bedfordshire, Luton campus
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Course Summary

This course is specifically designed for people who are working in the travel industry and would like to gain higher qualifications that will help them demonstrate their suitability for career promotion. Developed with the input of travel employers, the course aims to develop the entrepreneurs, leaders and managers needed to shape the future of the travel sector.


You will build on the training and education you have already completed, further developing your knowledge of the travel industry. You will study the current thought and practice within the sector and improve your skills and techniques. Plus, you will be encouraged to fine-tune those personal qualities that will make you an excellent candidate for travel management positions.


This course enables you to put what you already know towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will continue to improve upon your skills and understanding throughout the course and you will graduate with significantly more confidence about the industry and its related management responsibilities. As a result, you will become the kind of employee able to respond to the opportunities and challenges that face travel organisations every day.


Why choose this course?

If you already work within the travel industry, but want to build upon your current skills and knowledge in order to improve your chances for promotion, this course will empower you to do just that. Its curriculum reflects current thought and practice within the sector, so you leave equipped with the most up-to-date skills. You will graduate ready to step into your ideal management position.


During this course you will:


  • Benefit from access to regular study workshops at the Luton and Bedford campuses
  • Develop your former skills and understanding in line with the most current industry thought and practice
  • Tailor your skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes for successful performance in travel management
  • Apply your learning to real-life working scenarios as you study
  • Gain an understanding of all aspects of business, from staff to customers to internal communications and operations

Areas of study you may cover on this course include:


  • Understanding the Business
  • Understanding people
  • Understanding finance and IT
  • Understanding operations
  • Employability skills for travel management I
  • Managing the business
  • Managing people
  • Managing finance and IT
  • Managing operations
  • Employability skills for travel management II

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UK students Undergraduate entry requirements

Standard entry requirements for Foundation degrees (FD/FdSc)

A foundation degree will be of particular interest if you have completed a Modern Apprenticeship, vocational A levels, BTEC National or equivalent.

Foundation degrees are also particularly suitable if you want to qualify while working.

  • As a guideline, a typical offer would require you to obtain a UCAS tariff score of between 80-120 points, based on your level 3 studies.

Many students studying for foundation degrees come to us through work-based routes so you can apply for a foundation degree even if you don’t have traditional academic qualifications.

We welcome applicants with relevant work experience.

Standard entry requirements for Undergraduate degrees (BA/BSc)

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for both breadth and depth in your current studies as well as enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

The general requirement is one of the following:

  • UCAS Tariff Score greater than 200, which should include either two A level passes or an AVCE Double Award
  • An Access qualification
  • Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureate or BTEC National Diploma

Students from the European Union

Entry requirements


As a general guide, to apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) at the University you need to have completed your high school education and have the required English qualification.

We have students from all the European Union member countries so we are quick to make decisions on most qualifications.

How to apply

International students

  • Undergraduate applications (BA/BSc) can be made direct to the University or via our representatives in your home country. If you intend to apply to more than one university in the UK you should apply via UCAS. If you want to apply to the University of Bedfordshire only you should apply directly using our international application form (link below) or via our representatives in your home country
  • Postgraduate applications should be made directly to the University using our international application form (link below) or via our representatives in your home country
  • Healthcare, nursing and midwifery students Many of these courses are not available to overseas students due to UK immigration law in regard to bursary funding. Please contact international admissions to find out if you are eligible to apply
  • BA Nursing Studies Level 3 (with or without Overseas Nursing Programme) is available to overseas students - please contact International Admissions by email at international-admissions@beds.ac.uk for further information

(Please note that applicants on a full student visa are not eligible for part-time study)

Course application form for international students

We recommend that you apply directly to the University where possible, as this allows us to offer the quickest turnaround time for your application.

How to complete your course application

Please read the Direct application instructions before completing the course application form.

Application forms for accommodation in the student halls at Bedford campus and Luton campus are available in the Student life section

Accreditation of prior certificated learning (APL)

APL is available for international students applying for undergraduate (Bachelor degree) study. Please do not use this APL form to apply for postgraduate courses.

Use the APL form to tell us about any non-standard qualifications and/or work experience you have that you think should be taken into consideration with your application. `

The APL form should be submitted at the same time as the course application form.

We regret we are unable to process APL forms from students who have not submitted a formal course application form.

What next?

Return your completed application to:

University of Bedfordshire
International Admissions
Park Square
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 3JU
United Kingdom

Contact International Admissions

T: +44 (0)1582 489326 (non-EU Students)
F: +44 (0)1582 743469
E: international-admissions@beds.ac.uk

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