Course summary

The tourism and hospitality sector is rapidly expanding locally and globally. It offers a wide range of career opportunities, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, event planning, travel agencies and tourism boards. You will be introduced to the impact of globalisation on countries, cultures and the tourism and hospitality industry, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the key issues and problems in the contemporary development of hospitality and tourism. You’ll explore management and marketing principles, the global environment and tourism basics. A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Tourism and Hospitality Management develops a range of transferable skills that are valuable in various industries. These skills include communication, leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, customer service and organisational abilities. This HNC follows the curriculum for Year 1 of the Tourism and Hospitality Management BA (Hons) degree course. For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.