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Why Study Activity Tourism ?

The Activty Tourism HNC and HND courses have been developed both as a stand-alone qualification in their own right and also as Years 1 and 2 providing progression into SAC's suite of tourism degree courses.

Activity Tourism is a growing area, which has developed over the last 20 years and is continually changing and evolving. Activity Tourism covers a range of spheres from “active” holidays involving canoeing, climbing, horse-riding and mountaineering, to the less physical, yet still activity-focused areas of nature watching, food trails, or local culture and heritage trails. These courses aim to provide students with an understanding of the broad area of activity tourism, encompassing both active and less active activities.

Students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to meet employer demands and industry challenges in the future. The courses are academic yet vocational, providing a balanced mix of practical experience and theoretical and managerial skills.

A course leaflet can be downloaded from the right of this page.

 

About The Course

A balanced curriculum of academic and practical training develops knowledge, understanding, and skill competence.

Teaching is not confined to the classroom. Visits throughout Scotland and further afield are integral to developing students’ learning experiences.

Visits are made to activity centres, attractions and facilities throughout Scotland, reports are written, businesses studied, analysed and reported on.

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HND Activity Tourism

Study In Ayr: SAC SO1 038N Y HND/ATM

Length Of Course

The HND takes 2 years full-time, or can be studied part-time.

Minimum Entry Requirements

2 Highers (CC) or 1 A level pass.

These courses are truly vocational with particular emphasis on physical activities. Certain modules involve a level of pre-skill and performance competence from students. Outdoor pursuits modules include practical sessions in hill walking, kayaking and climbing, which require a level of fitness, stamina and physical endurance. These modules are core for the Outdoor Pursuits and Activity Tourism courses. Please contact the College for further advice on your suitability.

Progression Routes

Applicants with an HNC in Activity Tourism are encouraged to apply for entry into year 2 of the HND Activity Tourism. Those who successfully complete the HND can progress seamlessly through to the BA/BA (Hons) Activity Tourism, BA/BA (Hons) Nature Tourism, and BA/BA (Hons) Food Tourism degree courses.

HNC Activity Tourism

Study In Ayr: SAC SO1 338N Y HNC/ATM

Length Of Course

The HNC takes 1 year full-time, or can be studied part-time.

Minimum Entry Requirements

2 Highers (CC) or 1 A level pass.

These courses are truly vocational with particular emphasis on physical activities. Certain modules involve a level of pre-skill and performance competence from students. Outdoor pursuits modules include practical sessions in hill walking, kayaking and climbing, which require a level of fitness, stamina and physical endurance. These modules are core for the Outdoor Pursuits and Activity Tourism courses. Please contact the College for further advice on your suitability.

Progression Routes

Those who successfully complete the HNC can progress seamlessly through to the HND Activity Tourism or BA/BA (Hons) Activity Tourism, BA/BA (Hons) Nature Tourism, and BA/BA (Hons) Food Tourism degree courses.

Course Content

Further information is available in SAC's undergraduate prospectus, and in our course leaflet which can be downloaded from this page. Please contact us for further information.

Year 1:

Year 1 (the HNC Activity Tourism) sees students study broad-based tourism modules along with building an awareness of business, IT, health and safety, and environmental matters. You can then choose electives depending on your area of interest - Outdoor, Food, Nature, etc.

Year 2:

Year 2 (the HND Activity Tourism) builds on knowledge established in year 1 and introduces further business skills, preparing those who leaves SAC with a HND for the world of employment. Further electives are offered in the area of sport, outdoor, food, nature, and marketing.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities are available in a wide range of areas such as: Activity Instructor, Visitor Services Officer, Project Officer, Tourist Information Officer, Events Manager

Course Contacts

Ayr Course Contact

Ms Joy Gladstone
Programme Leader
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC, Riverside Campus, University Avenue,
Ayr
KA8 0SX
TelWork 01292 886186
Fax 01292 886199

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Ayr Campus General Contact

Mrs Jill Thomson
Student Recruitment Officer
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC Ayr, Riverside Campus, University Avenue,
Ayr
KA8 0SX
TelWork 01292 886196

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Student Experiences

"I chose SAC Ayr due to its location and size.

I didn't want to study in the confines of a city or be just another number in a huge lecture theatre.

The course combined breadth of relevant subject theory, practical skills and application, and topical and up-to-date issues."