International Hospitality Management (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Hospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents management

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Course overview

Our International Hospitality Management course will equip you with the skills you need to be an effective manager within the global hospitality industry.

You’ll develop your supervisory and managerial skills so that you’re able to thrive in the industry, whether you aspire to work in hotels, resorts, conferences, restaurants or bars based in the UK or all over the world. You’ll also look at current trends in hospitality, corporate hospitality and related business events.

In the early stages of this course you’ll explore the hospitality industry and its development from an international perspective. This will include customer service, food and beverage operations, human resource skills and marketing. You’ll learn how to take an analytical approach to talent management, applied research and service quality.

We offer employability-based modules and encourage you to develop your intercultural communication skills. This is particularly important in today’s global industry where you’re likely to be dealing with international guests every day. We also offer a wide range of language courses which you can study either as an optional module as part of your degree, or as an additional award.

Why study with us

  • Explore the hospitality industry and its development from an international and national perspective.

  • Learn from a team of internationally renowned academics. Our academics are research-active and publish in international journals and media outlets.

  • Explore current trends in hospitality, corporate hospitality and related business events.

    What you'll do

  • Our course is delivered by a dynamic team of academics, many of whom have international experience and publish in journals, trade press and the media.

  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hospitality Management (Foundation Entry) is ranked 3rd in the UK with 94% of students satisfied with the quality of teaching (Guardian University Guide 2021)

  • Gain real-life work experience on a 48-week work placement – you may end up with a job at your placement company.

    Accreditations

  • Our course has been accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the professional body for managers and aspiring managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry worldwide.

    Future Careers

    Our strong links with event employers ensures that our course is current - you’ll learn the exact skills and knowledge that these employers need.

    Our International Hospitality Management Foundation Year graduates work for large international organisations or the local UK hotel industry. Your places of work could include: cruise ships, nightclubs, casinos, major hotel chains and restaurant groups.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises
    1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors
    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    1221 Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors
    1222 Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Hospitality, leisure, and tourism, Events management
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000