Become a leader and manager transforming hospitality organisations of the future with the help of our expert tutors.

Our philosophy is to inspire future hospitality leaders to transform practice, think critically and have the confidence to implement your ideas. We will help you to be innovative and forward thinking, to manage complex businesses effectively and to develop these businesses by thinking strategically.

As part of your course, youll:

Develop your project management skills devising, developing and successfully implementing an array of hospitality events guided by industry

Put theory into practice and see hospitality in action, with visits to local industry

Work on live projects, such as devising social media communication plans for restaurateurs, designing and developing an exceptional guest welcome or creating a strategy for hoteliers and bars based on data and market insights on the latest trends in the sector.

There is an opportunity to negotiate your own assessments, tailor the course to your own interests and goals, and undertake on-going training throughout your course in specific industry interests and qualifications.

If you choose to study our sandwich option – a year of paid employment in industry – youll spend your third year working in the hospitality industry, gaining the practical skills you need to be a successful leader in the sector. Our placement students have worked at companies both at home and abroad including the Radisson Blu here in Leeds and La Gorce Country Club in Miami.

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. Youll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

On graduating, youll be a creative and entrepreneurial graduate, ready to operate as a thoughtful hospitality practitioner in this dynamic sector. Youll have the knowledge, skillset and confidence to design and implement new and innovative products, services and solutions that will benefit the hospitality industry and its consumers. A wide variety of roles across many sectors will be open to you, or you could choose to undertake further study on our MSc International Hospitality Management.