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BA (Hons) Hospitality Management

University of East London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The hospitality industry is about giving people a truly memorable experience. Running a great restaurant, maintaining a beautiful hotel or putting on the best club nights makes for a rewarding and challenging career.

Our BA Hospitality Management degree will provide the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in a growth industry that employs approximately 1.9 million people in the UK alone.

UEL has conveniently located a short walk from London City Airport and some of the capital's most famous venues - including the Excel Centre and O2 Arena - and learning in London gives you access to some of the best hotels, restaurants and attractions in the world. Please look at our guide to East London to see what's nearby!

The course is designed to give you a significant head-start in your career; the Institute of Hospitality accredits it, and you'll enjoy placements and guest lectures held with industry leaders across the capital.

Our comprehensive foundation course is perfect if you want a degree in hospitality management but don't have the standard entry requirements. We prepare you for your degree during the foundation year, bringing you up to speed with academic skills and a firm grounding in the subject. You can then go on to study for a full undergraduate degree.

General Eligibility

112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the

UCAS tariff calculator, including:

  • A Levels In at least two subjects

  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM

  • BTEC Diploma – D*D*

  • Access to HE Diploma

  • T Levels

  • International Baccalaureate – 24 points, including a minimum of 15 points at a Higher Level


We also welcome applications from students taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to one of the above, you should have the following:

  • GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English

  • GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics 

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year
  • Developing Academic Skills

  • Developing Academic Literacy

  • Introduction to the Experience and Visitor Economy

  • Communication Management in Hospitality, Events and Tourism

  • The Customer Experience

  • Employability in Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Mental Wealth)

2 Year 1

Personal Skills for Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Mental Wealth)

The Business Environment for Hospitality, Events and Tourism

Introduction to People, Organisations and Management

Understanding Hospitality, Event and Tourism Experiences

Service and Experience Marketing

Tourism and Hospitality: Concepts and Approaches

3 Year 2

CORE MODULES

  • Food and Beverage Management

  • Finance for Hospitality, Events and Tourism

  • Leadership in Hospitality, Events and Tourism

  • Professional Practice in Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Mental Wealth)

  • Hospitality Management and Service Delivery

OPTIONAL MODULES

  • Professional Development in Practice - Internship

  • Principles of Event Theming and Design

  • Celebration, Ritual and Culture in the Events Industry

  • Destination Marketing

4 Year 3
  • Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE)

  • Food, Society and Culture

  • Financial and Revenue Management

  • Research Project

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Experience Economy (Tourism, Hospitality & Events Industries)

  • Exploring Professional Practice in Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Mental Wealth)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
  • IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

Additional Information

This course is available: Part-time, 6 years

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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