Our hospitality management degree is designed to help students develop into the entrepreneurial, creative and strategic managers the UK & international hospitality industry needs.
This degree in hospitality management includes modules in entrepreneurship and technology, operations management, event production and marketing. You'll also have the chance to put your learning into practice on a UK or overseas-based internship in areas such as human resources or events management.
You'll emerge from this hospitality management course with the skills and experience you need for managerial roles in an industry that employs over two million people in the UK. You'll be able to identify and make the most of business opportunities and find creative solutions when problems arise. These attributes will make you highly attractive to employers, including those in hospitality marketing, guest services, HR, and revenue management.
How you will learn
The following data is based on the compulsory modules for this programme.*
* Compiled from modules taught on 2023-2024 courses.
Teaching
In a typical week learning takes place through a combination of:
Overall123You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
Average intake per year is 20-30. Lecture sizes are normally 30-240, and seminars/tutorials are 15-30. This varies by module, if shared between degrees.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate self-study time (around 20-30 hours per week) to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams.
You can use Stockwell Street library and online resources to support further reading and research.
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, assessments, and field trips. Each credit equates to around 10 hours of study. Contact hours may vary depending on your modules.
In addition, during the week you can also:
- Attend additional support classes in some modules
- Attend guest lectures from industry experts
- Take part in employability and enterprise workshops
- Join student societies.
Assessment
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.
Overall123You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
Dates for 2019/2020 not yet available
2018-2019
- Welcome week 17 September
- Autumn term 24 September to 14 December
- Spring term 14 January – 4 April
- Summer term 6 May to 28 June
Attendance is required, according to the timetable, usually between the hours of 9am and 9pm. This varies depending on option choices and tutorial allocations.

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