Course Overview

The course includes specialist modules that cover key issues for hospitality and tourism managers as well as the business of conferences, events, and entertainment. There is also a module on international hospitality management, which will give you a wider perspective on operational practices and strategic decision-making processes. Northumbria is the only university in the North East of England to be recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, which is the UKs professional body for the travel and tourism industry. Theres plenty of support for you to develop the academic study skills that are required. Whatever your background, well help you take the more critical, deeper, and research-informed approach thats needed for an honors degree at a UK university. The degree is designed to be a stepping stone to jobs and promotion in the hospitality and tourism industry, which employs 10% of the UK workforce. Its the countrys fourth-largest industry, according to the British Hospitality Association. The relevance, rigor, and internationalization of the course are set to meet some of the highest and most demanding levels of accreditation. The course is covered by the prestigious AACSB accreditation for Newcastle Business School, which was €˜Business School of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2015.

General Eligibility

BTEC HND/Foundation degree, or equivalent in Hospitality Management or a related subject. If you have taken a BTEC HND program, we will usually expect you to have performed to an average of Merit standard. If you have taken a Foundation Degree, we will be looking for performance to Commendation level, or 60% average.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).