Course Fees | Hospitality Management BA (Hons) top up

Course code: N226    Level: 6

If you already hold an HND, Foundation degree, or significant experience in hospitality, you can gain a full degree in 1-2 years with this online course. Fit study around your shifts and relate your learning to your day to day role. A full degree can help you stand out in this competitive and continually expanding industry – research has shown that qualifications really make a difference to career progression in hospitality.

Learn to industry standards, from industry professionals

This degree is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the professional body for managers working in this sector. That means they believe it’s good preparation for a hospitality management career. You’ll be taught by our expert partners, the London Hotel School and the Swiss Hotel Management School, and you’ll have the opportunity to listen online to presentaitons from high profile guest speakers such as senior managers from renowned hotel chains and resorts like Gleneagles. 

You’re in control

Studying online gives you the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you. Course modules still operate within a fixed trimester but you can choose to study during the day, in the evenings or at the weekend rather than having to attend fixed lectures. This can be invaluable when you’re working in a busy hospitality role, because we know it’s not easy to get time off work. Throughout the course we’ll ask you to test out what you’re learning in your day to day role, and use your own experiences in assignments. Ultimately this should mean you find the degree more useful for your career.

We are currently updating and revalidating the module content for this course. From September 2013 each module will be worth 20 credits instead of the current 15. This means you may be doing fewer modules but will be covering topics in more depth. 

Full details to follow.

You need to have an HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject.

When you apply, please send us a transcript of the modules you've already studied so that we can make sure your HND or Foundation degree is compatible with the top up programme.

We'll consider your reference and personal statement carefully, and we'll normally invite you to attend an interview via the phone, Skype or if you live locally, in person.

English language qualifications

If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following:

• IELTS 6.0
• TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
• Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
• London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
• International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
• International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C

The hospitality industry is very competitive and continually expanding, so there are many opportunities for managers who want to work in the UK and overseas.

Previous students have gone on to find senior roles in the UK, Europe and the US, including one graduate who was employed at Gleneagles in Scotland.

As you’ll have a well-respected degree that’s been accredited and recognised by the Institute of Hospitality, you should be in a great position to apply for roles in areas such as:

• Hospitality management
• Leisure
• Licensed retail
• In-house catering
• Outside contract catering for events
• Accommodation
• Functions
• Events, banqueting and conferences
• Human resources
• Sales and marketing
• Operations management