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Business, Finance and Travel

Whether you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, or excited about exploring the world, our specialised courses are designed to fuel your ambitions.

Learn from the professionals

Our courses are designed and taught by lecturers who have previously worked within the industry.

With their expert teaching, extensive links with local employers and the opportunity to take part in relevant industry trips, you will gain the skills needed to develop in the world of business or travel.

Take part in unique opportunities

Our Travel and Tourism students take part in unique training opportunities, such as learning vital sea survival skills with the Maritime Skills Academy and taking part in cabin crew training to help them prepare for a career in the industry. There are also opportunities for funded international travel with previous trips including Lisbon and Tenerife.

Prepare for your next steps

All of our courses are designed to help you progress into higher education or your chosen career.

During your time with us, you will receive unique opportunities to gain industry experience and insight with industry visits and trips to locations such as Dover Castle and local hotels, museums and businesses, and guest speaker experiences from companies such as easyJet.

Train in our Aeroplane Simulation Suite

Our Travel and Tourism students have access to industry standard facilities. We are in the unique position to provide students learning opportunities within our onsite Aeroplane Simulation Suite. With authentic baggage scales, plane seating, trolleys and oxygen masks, students are able to train with the equipment used in the industry.

Staff Spotlight: Sacha Stedman, Programme Director

15 March 2024
Meet Sacha, our Programme Director for Travel and Tourism here at EKC Dover College.

My Experience

Tia, Level 2 Diploma and Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism

“I wanted to study Travel and Tourism at EKC Dover College as I when I looked around the College 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 and learning all about the travel industry. 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 of flying all over the world and seeing lots of beautiful countries without the support the College has in place for everyone to achieve their career goals.”

How you apply for a course at Dover College

Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in

Explore our subject areas and see which of our courses is right for you.

Step 2 – Apply

Apply for your chosen course via our website.

Step 3 – Come to an interview

Come along to an applicant day here at EKC Dover College, where you can meet our team and enrol onto one of our courses.

Career prospects

Example:
Conference and Exhibition Managers and Organisers
£
£30,680
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Job holders in this unit group manage, organise and coordinate business conferences, exhibitions and similar events.
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We’re part of six community-based colleges

Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.