Overview
Why study at UWL?
- In the top 30% of universities nationwide - The Guardian University Guide 2024
- University of the Year for Social Inclusion - Daily Mail University Guide 2024
- Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
- Number 1 London university (non-specialist) - National Student Survey 2023**
This innovative course looks into both the practical and managerial aspects of the world of hospitality. You will gain important transferable skills, such as customer service and analytics that will equip you to understand this fast-paced industry, which can lead you to a number of careers within international hotel chains or small hospitality and food business organisations.
This course has a strong focus on technology and sustainability, as well as delivering the skills needed for the hospitality managers of the future. You will learn how managing a hospitality organisation is an ever-changing and dynamic industry, with an additional introduction to the concept of hospitality professionals who need to be nimble and adaptive.
You will be able to explore other important aspects of the international hospitality industry, such as:
- the increased use of big data and artificial intelligence
- organisations that focus on the customer experience
- gaining loyalty to deliver profit.
Additionally, you will be able to undertake a placement between years two and three of the course.
When you graduate, you will have the business acumen to comprehend, manipulate and present information and data while having the operational knowledge needed to run a hospitality business.
Our courses offer opportunities to discuss current issues and examine solutions from a sector perspective. Our course content is developed with support from a wide network of sector professionals to include changes in the industry.
Course detail & modules
Hospitality is changing at a fast pace and needs people who can manage the changes in technology and use of data analytics as well as provide excellent service. You will be equipped with the ability to meet the needs of the industry, now and in the future. You will also develop essential 'SMART' Professionals skills, which stands for:
- Service Minded
- Managerial skills
- Analytical
- Responsible
- Technological awareness.
The practical classes will enable you to develop your skills whilst applying theory, from a range of modules, to practice. You will be able to partake in a range of activities including trips, workshops and guest speaker sessions, which will enhance your understanding of contemporary issues in the industry.
In response to demand from employers in the industry, we offer a balance of theory and hands-on learning to prepare you for your career. You will gain diverse skills in marketing, HR, finance, operations and food service whilst focusing on technology and analysis of large quantities of data to help you to stand out in the hospitality business.
You will be encouraged to take a strategic approach to hospitality enhancing your understanding of the ever-changing fast-paced business, economic and social demands placed on the industry. In this context, you will also examine and experience the complexities of management-level roles. In addition, you will build your knowledge of the global business of hospitality with modules that focus on international trends and operations.
Our longstanding reputation and West London base have helped us to develop valuable links to national and multinational organisations, such as:
- InterContinental Hotels Group
- The Savoy
- Hilton Hotels
- The Royal Palaces
These connections can provide opportunities for you to gain work experience and build your professional network.
Placement*
You can choose to study a placement year module to develop your employability skillset and enhance professional development and career prospects.
While you will be responsible for finding your own placement, our placement office can give you guidance and exposure to employers through career fairs.
*As we are in unprecedented and unpredictable times, there is no guarantee that you will be successful in securing a placement in the UK in the future. If you choose a course with a placement/internship route we would like to advise you that if a placement/internship opportunity does not arise when you are expected to undertake the placement then the University will automatically transfer you to the non-internship route. This is to ensure you are still successful in being awarded a degree.
You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.
You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.
We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.
Find out more about our English Language courses.
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Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.
We take pride in our inclusiveness and the diversity of our student population. We have a vibrant mature student community and look forward to welcoming you.
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