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Course summary
Our BA Hospitality Management degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in a growth industry that employs approximately 1.9 million people in the UK alone. This course is designed to give you a great head-start in your hospitality career; it is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality. You will enjoy placements and guest lectures held with industry leaders across the capital. 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. Our hospitality management degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to plan, organise, and manage various aspects of the hospitality industry. This includes hotels, restaurants, resorts, event planning, and other related businesses. All of our tourism and hospitality management degrees are delivered by our Institute of Events, Hospitality and Tourism. A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.
Modules
Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Skills for Business Innovation and Enterprise, Business, Innovation and Enterprise Analytical Skills, Media and Communication Skills, The Service and Experience Sectors in Practice. 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. Year 2: 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, Professional Development in Practice – Internship (Optional), Principles of Event Theming and Design (Optional), Celebration, Ritual and Culture in the Events Industry (Optional), Destination Marketing (Optional), Optional Placement (Optional). 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). For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. Assessment methods include group work, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities depending on the nature of the course. All grades count towards your module mark. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. You will always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face-to-face assessments.
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:
- N808
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Docklands Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
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 |
| International | £15560 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageApplicant Relations Team
0208 223 3333