96% would recommend NESCol to others.
Travel & Tourism
Bringing travel & tourism to life.
Courses
Create unforgettable experiences with a career in travel and tourism.
As one of the largest industries in the world, working in travel and tourism is full of possibilities. From cruise ships and airlines to business travel and hospitality, the opportunities in the North East and beyond are vast.
At NESCol, you’ll gain insights from industry experienced lecturers. Our courses are tailored to give you the professional skills, sector knowledge and confidence to succeed – wherever travel and tourism takes you.
View all full-time travel & tourism courses
£1.3 billion
economic impact of tourism in the North East in 2024¹
One of the best things about the course was learning about the travel industry through the lecturers’ own experiences. Working as cabin crew is an amazing career and NESCol can definitely help you get there!”
Karolina Navikaite and Shannon Ingram
Karolina and Shannon studied HNC Travel and Tourism at NESCol and now work as cabin crew.
Career opportunities
Airport Check-in Staff, Airport Ground Crew, Cabin Crew, Cruise Ship Steward, Customer Service Personnel, Heritage Officer, Hotel Staff/ Manager, Resort Representative, Tour Guide, Tour Manager, Tourist Information Centre Manager, Travel Agent, Travel Agency Manager, Travel Consultant, Visitor Attraction General Manager.
11,400
people employed in tourism in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire²
Where you can study
Dedicated, enthusiastic and industry experienced teaching staff guide students through their chosen course. Comprehensive online resources, engaging classroom sessions and innovative practical experiences are used to provide a springboard to future careers. Our nurturing learning environment and supportive approach aims to get the best out of every individual and ensure NESCol students fulfil their potential in employment and life.
Study Travel & Tourism in Aberdeen
- 4,500+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 4 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
Our Aberdeen City Campus is situated in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés.
What our students think
More than 4,100 full-time students responded in our Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, covering the 2025-2026 academic year. We are delighted to share some of the feedback we received.
"Learning at college has been incredibly fun."
96% feel safe and secure at College.
"I feel very supported in my learning and staff are very helpful."
93% feel College has helped them develop knowledge and skills for the workplace.
"Staff use their industry experience well."
Student stories
Don’t take our word for it!
Liubov Kavun
ESOL & HND Travel & Tourism
After relocating from Ukraine, Liubov and her family settled in Aberdeen. She developed her English language skills on an ESOL course before moving on to study both business and travel and tourism courses at NESCol.
Gemma Cruickshank
HND Travel & Tourism
Gemma graduated from NESCol in 2011 and has enjoyed a successful career. After College, she gained a degree in International Tourism Management from RGU and is now CEO of Visit Moray Speyside.
Alysia Dewar
HND Travel & Tourism
Alysia transitioned from a career in childcare to travel after completing her HND in Travel & Tourism at NESCol. Since graduating, she has secured a full-time role as a Business Travel Consultant.
Get in touch
Our student advisers can help with any application enquiries.
Contact the team directly by calling 01224 612330, dropping into your local Student Advice Centre, or by emailing studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk. Student advisors are also available on LiveChat when the chat icon appears at the bottom of our website.
¹ Source: ONE
² Source: ONE