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The specification aims to help students understand the different elements which make up the tourism industry: customers, stakeholders, technology, destinations and host communities. Students will learn about the wider ethical, social and cultural dimensions of tourism, and they will understand its impact on the environment and the importance of sustainable development. 

WJEC remains committed to offering the GCE Travel and Tourism specification as a single or double award for the foreseeable future.

WJEC provides, and will continue to provide, GCE Travel and Tourism qualifications which meet the needs of teachers and the requirements of regulators in both England and Wales.

The specification has a very high level of satisfaction amongst centres that already offer the course.

Main features of the specification:

  • Maximum of eight units to achieve a GCE Double Award
  • Assessment weightings throughout are 60% internal assessment and 40% external assessment
  • Single AS and A level awards both provide a choice of units to study

For centres we offer:

  • An AS and A level structure which is aligned with the non-applied GCE structure in order to assist curriculum planning
  • A manageable AS and A level specification which can be delivered in the time available
  • Clear structure and content
  • The opportunity to study Welsh travel and tourism organisations

For students we offer the opportunity to:

  • Develop new skills in a people-focused industry
  • Learn about the travel and tourism industry in Wales and the United Kingdom
  • Study different tourist destinations
  • Consider a career in travel and tourism

As with all WJEC subject specifications, we offer friendly, accessible specialist advice and guidance at the end of a phone or by e-mail.

NEW: Raw/UMS grade boundaries

Travel & Tourism and WBQ

Further information on how GCE Travel & Tourism could help with delivery of WBQ Level 3 is available here.

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Continuing Professional Development

Dates for internal assessment standardising CPD for the next academic year will be published shortly.  Examination review will be provided online; further details will be issued in due course.

CPD materials are available on our secure website (Resources PDF Download, CPD materials). 

For further information, please contact: 

Michael Neale - Subject Officer
Telephone: 029 2026 5315
E-mail: michael.neale@wjec.co.uk

Clare Williams - Subject Support Officer
Telephone: 029 2026 5059
E-mail: clare.williams@wjec.co.uk

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