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.
Business, Finance and Travel
Full time courses
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Why study Business, Finance and Travel in Canterbury?
Unique opportunities
During all our courses, 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.
Dedicated work experience
Develop valuable practical skills through industry placements and work experience.
By building positive connections with local employers many students gain paid work after their placements are completed.
Social Action projects
Support the local community on your course with a series of social action projects.
Our Business department collected over 100 boxes of cereal as part of their Social Action project, donating them to the All Saints Church community larder to help people in the local area.
Take part in industry pitches
Lead awards ceremonies,
pitch your entrepreneurial ideas to industry professionals, and take part in workshops where you get to network and learn expert industry insights.
A group of Business learners recently pitched their new coffee brand to a panel, including representati ves from JM Beverages.
Once in a lifetime trips
Step into British Airways’ Global Learning Academy and experience high-pressure training first hand.
Learn how to respond to on-board fires, manage emergency evacuations, and stay calm under pressure.
Impressive facilities
Step into our modern boardroom spaces, designed to mirror professional workplaces.
Pitch ideas, take part in strategic discussions, and practise presentations.
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.
Stand out with a T Level
Designed for students aged 16–19, a T Level combines 80% classroom-based learning with 20% work placement experience, with an exciting local employer.
By the time you complete a T Level, you will understand business in theory, but also have experienced it first-hand, leaving you well prepared for university, higher-level apprenticeships or skilled employment.
Featured news and blogs from Business, Finance and Travel
Progressing in my HR career at College
We caught up with HR professional, Yvonne, to learn why she chose to study with us, how our Level 5 CIPD course is supporting her development, and why she thinks face-to-face learning is worth it.
Where can Business take you?
A Business qualification can open doors to many different industries. Explore some of the careers you could enter once you have completed your qualification.
Cabin Crew training with British Airways
Travel and Tourism students had a one-day taster session with British Airways, to see a glimpse of the things they would learn if they applied for Cabin Crew roles.
T Level students organise a Business Networking Breakfast
30 October 2024
T Level students hosted a highly successful Business Networking Breakfast bringing together local employers for a morning of networking
How you apply for a course at EKC Canterbury College
Step 1 – Find a course you’re interested in
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
You can make up to five applications across East Kent Colleges Group’s family of Colleges.
Step 2 – Apply
Click ‘Apply’ on your chosen course, and follow the steps on the application portal.
Early applications are strongly recommended, as they give you the best chance of securing a place on your chosen course.
Step 3 – Come to an applicant day
Come along to EKC Canterbury College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see if the course is right for you.
If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.
Study Business, Finance and Travel as an adult
Our range of adult courses are designed to teach you new skills, enhance your career prospects and lead to promotion opportunities in your current career.
From AAT-accredited Accounting and Bookkeeping courses to our CIPD HR qualifications, there’s something for everyone.
Explore your options above, or using the button below.
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
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Marketing and Sales Directors
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£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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“I enjoyed the trip to British Airways as it gave me an insight into what to expect when I do go into cabin crew in the future. I liked the activities and really enjoyed myself; it really was a bonding experience.
“The trip made me consider BA as a possible airline to apply for in the future because it was that good – it showed the true side of actual training.”
Oliwia
Level 3 Travel and Tourism
“I chose to do a T Level as you get a bit of everything, you get do a lot of work experience as well. 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 on to study Business at university.”
Charlie (left)
T Level Business Management and Administration
“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
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