13May
UndergraduateCourse summary
Our CertHE in Hospitality and Hotel Management is designed to provide you with the essential skills, confidence, and industry knowledge needed to begin a successful career in one of the world’s most exciting and fast-paced sectors. This one-year programme focuses on both personal growth and professional development, helping you think creatively and adapt to the ever-changing hospitality industry. Throughout the course, you will gain a strong understanding of the core aspects of hospitality management and hotel management, learning how to meet the needs of guests and manage hospitality businesses. The programme also introduces you to the global nature of international hospitality and explores the role of sustainability within the industry. You will develop key managerial skills, including critical reasoning, analysis, and creativity, which are essential when handling the demands and responsibilities of hospitality management. By the end of the course, you will be ready to provide customer service excellence and stand out in the competitive hospitality job market. A key feature of the CertHE programme is its focus on practical training. To ensure you are well-prepared for the workforce, you will undertake a compulsory industry experience placement within a UK hotel. This placement provides a unique opportunity to apply your learning in real-life situations and gain valuable insights into the workings of the hospitality industry. In addition, you will learn about the management and marketing of hospitality organisations, gaining a broad understanding of how local, national, and global factors affect the sector. By the end of your studies, you will have a solid understanding of the hospitality business environment, which will help you make informed career decisions. With further opportunities for guest lectures and access to potential Institute of Hospitality Accreditation, this CertHE course offers a strong foundation for your career. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to enter the hotel and hospitality industry, equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Our aim is to prepare you not only for a fulfilling career but also to develop into a confident, well-rounded global citizen.
Modules
Year 1 - You’ll explore the foundations of hospitality and hotel management, covering areas like customer experience, business management, and the structure of the hospitality industry. You’ll gain skills in service encounters and develop an understanding of what makes successful hospitality management. Business Skills for the International Hotel Industry (20 credits) Hospitality and Guest Services for the Hotel Industry (20 credits) Marketing Essentials (20 credits) Management and Organisational Behaviour (20 credits) Personnel Resourcing and Development (20 credits) Sustainable Hospitality (20 credits)
Assessment method
The Hospitality and Hotel Management programme is assessed through a variety of practical and coursework-based methods designed to develop both professional and academic skills. Assessment components include case studies, practical placements, management reports, presentations, essays, business plans, feasibility studies, guest service evaluations, and reflective reports. These assessments aim to foster critical thinking, leadership, guest service, and management skills essential for success in the hospitality industry. The programme is entirely examination-free, focusing on real-world, industry-relevant tasks that mirror the challenges faced by hospitality professionals.
How to apply
29Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | 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
Our students have access to a diverse range of equipment and resources, which in most cases are sufficient to complete their programme of study. We provide the basic materials necessary for students to undertake their modules.
However, hospitality, leisure and tourism students will likely incur some additional costs associated with field trips. Year to year these costs vary from £25 at level 4, to £500 at level 5 and up to £1,000 at level 6 however these are all subsidised.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP