
Business, Travel and Aviation
Build the skills employers need in business, travel, tourism and aviation. Learn through practical projects, industry-focused experiences and specialist pathways that can lead to university, apprenticeships and careers.
Start building industry-ready skills
Business, travel and aviation are global industries that offer exciting opportunities to work with people, solve problems and shape how organisations operate.
At Barnet and Southgate College, you’ll develop practical skills, industry knowledge and professional confidence through career-focused courses designed to prepare you for your next step. Whether you’re interested in business management, marketing, events, travel and tourism, airport operations or the wider aviation industry, you’ll gain valuable experience that can help you progress to higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
Our courses combine classroom learning with real-world projects, giving you the opportunity to develop the skills employers and universities are looking for.

Why study Business, Travel and Aviation with us?
You’ll learn in a supportive environment while building the knowledge and skills needed for future study and employment.
Our students benefit from supportive teaching, practical learning and opportunities to develop skills that prepare them for the future. Former students have progressed to university and further professional study after completing their courses.
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Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Business Management (Part time) – September Start
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About business, travel and aviation
Business
Develop a broad understanding of how organisations operate while building skills in marketing, finance, management and enterprise.
You could study pathways including:
- Business
- Business Management
- Finance
- Marketing
- Law
- Events Management
Business courses are available from Level 2 through to higher education and degree-level study.
Travel and Tourism
Explore one of the world’s largest industries and learn how travel businesses, destinations and visitor experiences are managed.
You’ll develop knowledge of:
- The travel and tourism sector
- Customer service
- Tourism marketing
- Business operations
- Professional communication
Travel and tourism courses can support progression to university, higher-level study and a range of customer-facing careers.
Aviation
Discover the fast-moving world of aviation through industry-focused learning and specialist pathways.
Our Aviation programmes are delivered in partnership with Aviation Generation, helping students connect with industry professionals and gain insight into careers across the sector.
You’ll explore areas such as:
- Aviation operations
- Airport systems
- Passenger experience
- Airline and airport services
- The wider aviation industry
Industry-focused learning
Our courses are designed to help you understand how your learning applies in the workplace.
Depending on your course, you may benefit from:
- Employer engagement activities
- Industry projects
- Practical assignments
- Professional development opportunities
- Work experience support
Many programmes include work-related learning to help you build confidence and prepare for future opportunities.
More information
Find out about the support available and our student services and enrichment.

Careers advice
Get the information and guidance you need to explore careers, understand your options and take the next step towards your future.

Student support
Your success matters to us. Discover the support available to help you thrive at College, including financial support, safeguarding, wellbeing and learning support services.

Enrichment
Get more from your College experience. Take part in clubs, sports, events and student voice activities that help you develop new skills, make friends and build confidence.

