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Business, Finance and Travel

Whether you dream of launching your own business, building a career in finance, or exploring the world through the travel industry, our specialised courses are designed to fuel your ambitions.

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Unique opportunities

Collaborate on exciting industry projects, complete valuable work placements with established local businesses, organise networking events, and experience life in the industry during unique trips.

During the course, you will get the chance to meet industry professionals and gain insights. These experiences will prepare you for your future career, or progression to Higher Education.

 

Business students in the conference room

Prepare for your next steps

Work alongside professionals, gain new experiences, and build a portfolio of projects which prepares you for a career, entrepreneurship, or global opportunities in your chosen field.

Former students of EKC Canterbury College have progressed into careers in Events, Sales, Human Resources, Air Cabin Crew and Accountancy.

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Maritime Skills Academy Training

Travel and Tourism students took the plunge during a Maritime Safety Training session with Viking Maritime. 

They were taught real-life safety techniques and mastered survival skills in the water, whilst working with life rafts and jumping from height.

How you apply for a course at Canterbury College

Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in

Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.

Step 2 – Apply

Apply through our online application system for the department you are choosing.

Step 3 – Come to an interview

Come along to EKC Canterbury College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see which course is right for you.

Travel students reach for the skies with world-class training

21 March 2024
Travel and Tourism have reached for the skies by taking part in cabin crew training at British Airways' Global Learning Academy. 

Izzy and Lexi's T Level Business NHS work placement

Izzy Davis and Lexi Hopkins have been on work placement with the NHS as part of their T Level in Management and Administration.

Hear from them and the staff they worked with as they share their experience and what they’ve learnt.

Career prospects

Example:
Marketing and Sales Directors
£
£59,800
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Marketing, sales and advertising directors plan, organise and direct advertising campaigns and market research and formulate and implement an organisation’s marketing, sales and social media policies.
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Young lady in travel agents uniform

“Since leaving college, I have started working for TUI, where I am a full-time retail travel advisor. I really enjoyed my time at College, and I made some amazing memories.

I’m really grateful, the course has led me to where I am today, working in my dream job at TUI. Having this diploma has given
me the ‘stepping stone’ for my career.”

Ruby
Level 3 Travel and Tourism alumna

“It’s just been the best education I’ve had, really. I didn’t get on with sixth form, so the change to College has been great.

“My work placement was a great experience and has prepared me to move onto study Business at university.”

Charlie (left)
T Level Business Management and Administration Alumnus

“I did my work experience with Kent Cricket which I really enjoyed. I’m moving in to my second year of my T Level in September which is really exciting. Once I have finished this, I want to get an Apprenticeship so that I can continue to get more skills and earn money.

“If you are thinking of doing a T Level, I’d say go for it!”

Georgia
T Level Accounting

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.