BA
Hospitality Management and Leadership with Foundation Year
- Foundation Year – Build core hospitality and management
- Industry-aligned – Gain practical management skills
- Flexible timetables – Face-to-face and online learning
- City-centre campuses – London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
- Strong career focus – Teaching focuses on industry needs.
KEY INFORMATION
Level Of Study
Undergraduate
Duration
3/4 Years
Intakes
October, January, May
Locations
London
Study Mode
Blended Learning (1 day online & 1 day in class)
Entry Requirements
Apply without Previous Qualifications
*Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.
Modules Include :
Foundation Year:
- Introduction to Creative Business
- English for Academic Purposes, Research & Study Skills
- Visual Culture
- Final Major Project
Year 1:
- Introduction to Hospitality – Concepts and Practices
- Global Hospitality Environment
- Hospitality Marketing and Customer Experience
- Leadership, and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality Industry
Year 2:
- Hospitality Finance in Market Context
- Managing People – Contemporary Issues and Challenges
- Hospitality Business Strategy and Decision
- Making
Live Creative Events Project
Year 3:
- Hospitality Research Project
- Digital Marketing and Branding
- Sustainable Practices and Planning
- Personal Branding and Career Planning
A BA in Hospitality Management and Leadership prepares graduates for senior roles in the dynamic and customer-focused hospitality and events industries. With leadership experience and sector knowledge, graduates can move into roles such as:
- Hotel General Manager
- Director of Operations (Hospitality)
- Regional Hospitality Manager
- Head of Events and Conference Services
- Resort or Spa Director
- Hospitality Training and Development Manager
- Food and Beverage Director
- Guest Experience Director
- Tourism Development Manager
- Hospitality Strategy Consultant
Build in-demand Hospitality Management skills employers need
Build in-demand Hospitality Management and Leadership skills by developing strong customer service, operational management, and leadership capabilities required in global hospitality settings. Learn how to manage teams, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and oversee day-to-day hospitality operations. Gain practical knowledge in business strategy, finance, and service quality management. Strengthen your communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in real-world hospitality scenarios. Graduate prepared to lead, manage, and grow successful hospitality organisations.
Why Choose a Career in Hospitality Management and Leadership?
A career in Hospitality Management and Leadership offers dynamic opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing service industries. You’ll combine creativity, organisation, and leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences and manage high-performing teams. The field provides diverse roles across hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, and cruise lines, with strong global demand for skilled professionals. You’ll gain transferable skills in management, communication, problem-solving, and business strategy, making you highly employable. With experience and a strong portfolio, you can progress into senior roles such as hotel manager, operations director, events manager, or general manager. This career path allows you to travel, work internationally, and make a tangible impact on the guest experience while growing professionally in a rewarding industry.
Do I Qualify?
Why study a Hospitality Management and Leadership degree with a foundation year?
The foundation year has been designed for students who have decided to start a career in Hospitality Management or need extra support settling back into education.
Learn flexibly with our blended learning options delivered at our London, campus helping you to balance studies with work and life commitments.
Choose when you learn with blended learning
Daytime students
2 days of tuition per week: one session on campus and the other session delivered live online
Evening and weekend students
2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on campus or 2 evenings face-to-face on campus and 1 weekend day live online.
Weekend students
Face-to-face sessions on Saturday and online sessions on Sunday
Frequently Asked Questions
A BA Hospitality Management and Leadership degree in the UK can lead to careers as a Hotel Manager, Events Manager, Restaurant Manager, Travel and Tourism Manager, Guest Relations Manager, Food and Beverage Director, or Hospitality Consultant. Graduates are in demand in hotels, resorts, restaurants, airlines, cruise lines, and event management companies.
Yes — a hospitality management degree is worth it if you want to work in the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industry. Employers value graduates with leadership, customer service, and business management skills, making this degree highly employable both in the UK and internationally.
The average hospitality management graduate salary in the UK starts at £25,000 to £30,000. With experience, roles such as Hotel General Manager, Events Director, or Hospitality Operations Manager can earn £40,000 to £70,000+, with senior international roles offering even higher salaries.
Yes — many UK universities offer a graphic design degree with a foundation year, allowing students without A-levels or formal qualifications to develop creative and technical skills before progressing into the full degree.
After completing a hospitality management degree, you can work in hotel management, event planning, restaurant operations, tourism, travel services, and luxury hospitality brands. Many graduates also move into hospitality leadership and consultancy roles or start their own businesses in the hospitality and events sector.