Hospitality Management FdA
University of Essex
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Colchester Campus

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Full Time

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OCT-25

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Colchester Campus

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A world of opportunities is waiting for you. Graduates of this programme could go onto careers in the UK or overseas in hotels, restaurants, spas, cruise ships, airlines, events and visitor attractions.The course includes an integrated work experience placement in Wivenhoe House, a 4* country house hotel on Essex’s Colchester campus.With a student experience unlike any other, it may come as no surprise that the Edge Hotel School is ranked 4th for student satisfaction and 7th in the UK for ...Read more

A world of opportunities is waiting for you. Graduates of this programme could go onto careers in the UK or overseas in hotels, restaurants, spas, cruise ships, airlines, events and visitor attractions.The course includes an integrated work experience placement in Wivenhoe House, a 4* country house hotel on Essex’s Colchester campus.With a student experience unlike any other, it may come as no surprise that the Edge Hotel School is ranked 4th for student satisfaction and 7th in the UK for Tourism, Transport and Travel (Complete University Guide, 2023).After completing the FdA you will have the opportunity, subject to satisfactory performance, to continue with your studies and finish with a BA degree.This course is not suitable if you need a Student Visa to study in the UK.At Essex you will gain the knowledge and industry connections to launch your career in hospitality management. You will develop your hospitality skills and business management understanding to open up a world of opportunities in this growing industry. You will study topics including:- Change management and hospitality business innovation- Gastronomy and food trends- Finance and macro-economics- Event planning and venue management- Human resources management- Digital marketingThe Edge Hotel School experience is unlike any other student experience, where you will have the best of both worlds. Not only will you graduate from a well-renowned university - you will develop your industry knowledge and professional skills by gaining valuable experience in Wivenhoe House, a fully-commercial 4* hotel alongside your studies.

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35/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
What students say
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Salman
23 Feb 24

The university is a very good place to be at especially it a diverse place . We can see people from around the world studying together..Read more

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Charlene
16 Feb 24

The community makes you feel safe and at home. The people are very friendly as well...Read more

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CC Grades / Points required

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64 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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to include 2 full A-levels (or equivalent)

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£18,585 per year

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£18,585 per year

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Salman
23 Feb 24
MSc International Hospitality Management
The university is a very good place to be at especially it a diverse place . We can see people from around the world studying together...
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Charlene
16 Feb 24
MSc International Hospitality Management
The community makes you feel safe and at home. The people are very friendly as well....
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University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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