What qualification will I achieve?
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism
How is my course assessed?
You will be assessed internally by producing a portfolio of evidence for each unit studied. Assessment methods are varied and include, written reports, case studies, presentations, fact files, role-plays, or audio-visual evidence.
How many UCAS points will I achieve on this course?
Our level 3 vocational courses qualify for UCAS tariff points to apply for university in the same way as A-Levels.
BTEC diplomas are graded as a pass, merit, distinction or distinction star (with distinction star being the highest grade) with the overall grade being a combination of grades which represent an aggregation of your performance on mandatory and optional units on the course.
The following table gives some examples on the amount of UCAS points you can achieve on a BTEC diploma:
BTEC grade |
UCAS Points |
D* |
112 |
D |
96 |
M |
64 |
P |
32 |
Depending on your circumstances, you may study a smaller qualification, such as a subsidiary diploma (for example, if you only complete one year).
You can find more details and examples on the UCAS tariff points calculator here.