Travel Geography

Module Description

Millions of people travel yearly to different regions of the world, mainly due to leisure, education, and/or business. This module introduces students to travel geography and provides insight into the complex relationships between tourism and the physical and cultural environments.

Travel geography will delve into the natural and built environments, such as heritage sites, cities, and landscapes and how tourism influences these environments.

Furthermore, this module explores the different geographical regions and the factors that create attractive travel destinations including the climate, physical features, and cultural and historical attractions.

This module will also provide learners with the opportunity to delve into the current trends of the travel industry.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course will possess:

• A related qualification at EQF Level 4 such as the IATA Foundation in Travel and Tourism Diploma.

and/or

• One ‘A’ Level or equivalent and a pass in English Language* and Mathematics at EQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
• In the case of mature students who do not possess all the formal required academic qualifications, then the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process could be applied such that if evidence of equivalent learning is found then the applicant could still be accepted in the course. Such RPL process will subject applicants to an interview held with a board of experts within the field, chosen specifically by IDEA Academy, so as to verify their experiences and prior learning.

*Students whose first language is not English and do not possess an ‘O’ level pass in English Language will be required to demonstrate English language capability at IELTS level 6.0 or equivalent.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at:

• Individuals seeking to advance their academic and professional knowledge in Travel and Tourism.
• Individuals wanting to pursue a wide range of career paths in the travel and tourism industry.

Career Paths

The potential positions for which this programme aims to prepare could be and are not limited to:

• Travel Consultant.
• Operations Manager.
• Event Organiser/ Planner/ Manager.
• Business Development Executive.
• Hotel Manager.
• Travel Agency Manager.
• Marketing Executive.
• Tour Operator.

How you’ll be assessed

The course comprises:

• Evening classes for part-time courses.
• Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
• Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
• Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

Modular Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:

• Formative Assessment
• Summative Assessment

The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.