Our Hospitality and Hotel Management course is designed to help you develop the skills, confidence, and industry knowledge you need to build a successful career in one of the world’s most dynamic fields. The programme focuses on lifelong learning and personal growth, equipping you to think creatively and work with originality in an ever-changing sector.
As a student, you’ll gain a strong understanding of what it takes to manage hospitality businesses, with training that covers the essentials of hospitality management, hotel management, and the needs of hotel guests. Our course will also explore the impact of international hospitality and give you the chance to reflect on the role of sustainability in this global industry.
This programme will develop your managerial skills and help you build expertise in key areas like critical reasoning, analysis, and creativity. These skills are invaluable when you’re managing the complex responsibilities of hospitality. By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to offer customer service excellence that sets you apart in a competitive job market.
A unique feature of our course is its strong focus on practical training. To prepare you for the realities of the workplace, you’ll complete a compulsory industry experience placement at a hotel within the UK, giving you the chance to apply your learning in real-world situations. These placements and internships allow you to gain valuable insights into the workings of the hospitality industry and put your professional skills into practice.
Throughout the programme, you’ll also explore the management and marketing of organisations within hospitality and develop an understanding of how local, national, and global factors affect the industry. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a systematic understanding of the business environment and be well-prepared to make informed decisions.
With additional learning opportunities, like guest lectures from industry experts and potential access to Institute of Hospitality Accreditation, this degree provides a comprehensive foundation. Graduates of this programme are confident, skilled professionals who can adapt to diverse settings in the hotel and hospitality industry.
Course details
- Blended (On-campus)
- Full-time
- English
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our Hospitality and Hotel Management course combines hands-on learning with critical thinking, focusing on professional skills and industry experience. Through engaging, real-world scenarios, we help you build essential knowledge for the hospitality industry.
In your first year, you’ll explore the foundations of hospitality and hotel management, covering areas like customer experience, business management, and the structure of the hospitality industry. You’ll gain introductory skills in service encounters and develop a basic understanding of what makes successful hospitality management. This year provides the essential building blocks for your studies and future career.
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Your second year focuses on building managerial skills and deepening your understanding of hospitality operations. Key topics include human resource management, marketing, and the effects of the external environment on hotel management. You’ll also gain industry experience through practical modules and placements that strengthen your real-world understanding, giving you insights into the operational and strategic aspects of hospitality businesses.
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In the final year, you’ll refine your expertise and develop specialised skills in international hospitality, service quality, and strategic management. This year emphasises leadership and prepares you for high-level roles through advanced projects and internships. With support from guest lectures and industry experts, you’ll complete your studies with a strong, well-rounded knowledge of the hospitality and hotel sector and readiness for the global marketplace.
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Course Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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88 UCAS tariff points
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e.g. A-levels: B/A, BTEC: DMM, IB: 29
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Alternative entry routes 
If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider: 
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‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Admissions Advice and Support 
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
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The Hospitality and Hotel Management programme is assessed through a variety of practical and coursework-based methods designed to develop both professional and academic skills. Assessment components include case studies, practical placements, management reports, presentations, essays, business plans, feasibility studies, guest service evaluations, and reflective reports. These assessments aim to foster critical thinking, leadership, guest service, and management skills essential for success in the hospitality industry. The programme is entirely examination-free, focusing on real-world, industry-relevant tasks that mirror the challenges faced by hospitality professionals.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Our students have access to a diverse range of equipment and resources, which in most cases are sufficient to complete their programme of study. We provide the basic materials necessary for students to undertake their modules.
However, hospitality, leisure and tourism students will likely incur some additional costs associated with field trips. Year to year these costs vary from £25 at level 4, to £500 at level 5 and up to £1,000 at level 6 however these are all subsidised.
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Career development bursaries of up to £1,000 are available for students to support placements, internships and events volunteering. Students may also be eligible to apply for the Discover Project to support International Mobility to support short International Placement Experiences.
Visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section to find out more.
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The Hospitality and Hotel Management programme offers flexibility, a focus on industry opportunities, internships, and graduate placement support, enabling students to tailor their studies to match their career aspirations and personal circumstances.
Constant interaction with employers, alongside a focus on guest service and professional employability skills, allows students to maximise their career potential throughout their studies.
Graduates of this programme have secured a wide range of operational and management roles within the international hospitality and hotel industry. Future career pathways can include front-of-house roles such as guest relations, reception, concierge, front office operations, event and conference coordination, or food and beverage service. Back-of-house positions include hotel operations, housekeeping supervision, revenue coordination, HR, sales and marketing and facilities maintenance. Entrepreneurial graduates have also pursued careers as business owners, running their own hotels, restaurants, cafés, or hospitality consultancies. Other roles may include guest service specialists, hospitality trainers, event planners, or travel and tourism coordinators.
Examples of successful graduate careers include positions with renowned companies such as Seren collection, Marriott international, Leonardo Hotels, the Accor Group, Retreats Group, Whitbread, The Ritz Carlton.