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Business and Hospitality (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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12Oct
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22Nov
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Course summary

Course Overview Our BA (Hons) Business and Hospitality (with Foundation Year) course is co-designed with industry experts and gives you the skills, insight, and hands-on experience to be a future leader in the hospitality sector. This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). On this course you’ll gain both academic and professional qualifications, at no extra cost you will receive:

  • A Business and Hospitality degree
  • A CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
Explore the global hospitality sector through the lens of people, experiences, and innovation. Using real-world case studies and industry insight, you’ll learn how to:
  • Manage hotels, restaurants and enhance service culture
  • Build commercial awareness and customer insight
  • Develop the skills to lead teams, solve problems, and make ethical decisions
  • You’ll apply your learning through live projects, real-world business challenges, and hands-on experiences that prepare you to lead with confidence in any hospitality environment.
You’ll take part in an assessment centre experience to prepare you for the graduate job market and to help you to understand recruitment techniques. While you study, you’ll earn digital microcredentials to take a deep dive into the areas of hospitality, management and leadership you are most interested in. You can take courses from industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn to build your CV. Why study with us
  • Graduate with the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, included in your tuition fee and recognised by employers across sectors.
  • Earn digital micro-credentials from Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn, boosting your CV and exploring key areas of business and hospitality tailored to your interests.
  • You'll have the opportunity to go on a placement year and gain paid work experience in the hospitality industry.
What you'll do
  • Apply skills in hospitality, strategy, marketing, and leadership through live projects, real-world business challenges, and hands-on experiences that prepare you to start a career in hospitality.
  • Learn about the latest trends in the hospitality industry including how to manage hotels, restaurants, and enhance service culture.
  • Through our Global Opportunities programme, you’ll have the chance to work for businesses in the UK and around the world on placements and internships.
Future Careers This course prepares you for high impact roles across the business and tourism sectors. You will graduate with the skills to deliver insight and lead in a range of professional environments. Career options include:
  • Hotel manager
  • Event manager
  • Resort or spa manager
  • Food and beverage manager
  • Operations manager
  • Graduate trainee or business consultant
You will also benefit from career coaching, employer networking, an optional placement year and structured feedback through to help you move forward with confidence.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N910
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £5760 Year 1
Northern Ireland £5760 Year 1
Scotland £5760 Year 1
Wales £5760 Year 1
Channel Islands £5760 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £5,760, and then £9,535 per year for the remainder of the course. *subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government
Business and Hospitality (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire - UCAS