Whether you’re passionate about helping people on a day-to-day basis, or excited to explore the world, our specialised Travel courses are designed to fuel your ambitions.
Study with us and get ready for a career that can take you anywhere, as you work alongside professionals to develop the skills that employers are looking for.
In Dover, you’re in the unique position to learn within our onsite Aeroplane Simulation Suite.
Featuring authentic baggage scales, plane seating, trolleys and oxygen masks, you are able to train with the equipment you’d see on a daily basis in the industry.
You’ll have the opportunity to go on a funded international trip, where you take part in unique work experiences to aid your career insights.
Previous trips include Lisbon and Tenerife, with students spending up to three weeks exploring the local culture and working in nearby business and travel environments.
Unique opportunites on our courses include learning vital sea survival skills with the Maritime Skills Academy and taking part in cabin crew training.
Other opportunities include industry visits and trips to locations such as Dover Castle and local hotels, museums and businesses, and guest speaker experiences.
All of our courses are designed to help you progress into your chosen career or into higher education.
During your time with us, you will receive unique opportunities to gain industry experience and set you apart from the competition when applying for jobs.
Sacha Stedman, Programme Director for Travel and Tourism, has previously worked as a Holiday Rep, a Travel Agent, a Travel Consultant and a Customer Relations Executive.
Thanks to her expert teaching and extensive knowledge of the industry, you will gain the skills needed for work.
Our learners recently visited the British Airways Global Learning Academy at Heathrow to take part in Safety and Emergency Procedures training.
We were delighted to invite key stakeholders, Jack in a Box nursery, on site for an exciting day of activities.
They were invited into the Aeroplane Simulation Suite for a replica airport experience.
Travel student Jess won the title of England Queen at the Future of Empowering Women Pageant.
Studying Travel and Tourism helped her shape her career goals, aspirations and confidence for the pageant.
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
You can make up to five applications across East Kent Colleges Group’s family of Colleges.
Click ‘Apply’ on your chosen course, and follow the steps on the application portal.
Early applications are strongly recommended, as they give you the best chance of securing a place on your chosen course.
Come along to EKC Dover College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see if the course is right for you.
If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.
“I wanted to study Travel and Tourism at EKC Dover College as I knew it had the support to help me to achieve my dream of working in Travel.
“I loved every moment of my three years at the College. My favourite part was definitely being able to do the sea survival skills training!
“Since finishing my course, I have started working as a Cabin Crew member at British Airways.
“I wouldn’t have been able to achieve my dream job, fly all over the world, and see lots of beautiful countries, if it wasn’t for the support the College has in place for everyone to achieve their career goals.”
