Hospitality Business Management

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Hospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents management

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

About this course

Become a leader and manager transforming hospitality organisations of the future with the help of our expert tutors.

Our philosophy is to inspire future hospitality leaders to transform practice, think critically and have the confidence to implement your ideas. We will help you to be innovative and forward thinking, to manage complex businesses effectively and to develop these businesses by thinking strategically.

As part of your course, you’ll:

  • Develop your project management skills devising, developing and successfully implementing an array of hospitality events guided by industry

  • Put theory into practice and see hospitality in action, with visits to local industry

  • Work on live projects, such as devising social media communication plans for restaurateurs, designing and developing an exceptional guest welcome or creating a strategy for hoteliers and bars based on data and market insights on the latest trends in the sector.

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    There is an opportunity to negotiate your own assessments, tailor the course to your own interests and goals, and undertake on-going training throughout your course in specific industry interests and qualifications.

    If you choose to study our sandwich option - a year of paid employment in industry - you’ll spend your third year working in the hospitality industry, gaining the practical skills you need to be a successful leader in the sector. Our placement students have worked at companies both at home and abroad including the Radisson Blu here in Leeds and La Gorce Country Club in Miami.

    Thriving city Using Leeds as a case study, you’ll experience the full range of hospitality offerings including restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, pubs and more. We can help you find vacancies or opportunities or pursue any of your special interests for your work placement during your third year.

    Professional accreditation This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality.

    Expert practitioners Our team are passionate about hospitality, and they will provide you with the knowledge and skills to make effective business decisions. Our specialist teaching team includes research-active academics and industry professionals - expertise which will help to shape your learning.

    Networking Regular guest speakers will give you a broad view of the industry and provide networking opportunities.

    Field trips There are a number of field trips - some will be module related and others are for the purpose of personal or team development skills.

    Global ambitions The foundation of this course is based on the view that hospitality is, by definition, international so our graduates have gone on to work all over the world - Canada, Africa, Australia, Hong Kong are just a few of the places they have been successful. If you take a gap year after study, you can utilise your skills in well-paid roles around the world to finance your travels.

    Top-up option If you've studied for an HND or foundation degree, we also offer this course as a top-up. If you select this option, you'll study the year three modules listed below.

    Why study the Hospitality Business Management course at Leeds Beckett University?

  • We are ranked 7th in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

  • Global reputation - we're recognised as one of the top 100 institutions in the world for Hospitality and Leisure Management (2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject)

  • Specialist teaching team including research-active academics and industry professionals

  • Develop your professional network through our guest lecture series

  • Sandwich year and placement opportunities
  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises
    1221 Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors
    1222 Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors
    6250 Bed and breakfast and guest house owners and proprietors
    3557 Events managers and organisers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Hospitality, leisure, and tourism, Events management