Business and Hospitality Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Course Overview

Our BA (Hons) Business and Hospitality 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.

* This course is taught through block learning, which means you can plan part-time work, caring responsibilities, or other interests around your learning. Find out more about block learning on our website.

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.