The aim to prepare learners for careers in a successful and dynamic global industry. Hospitality is the 6th largest contributor to export earnings and 4th largest employer - thats 4.49 million people or 10% of the workforce and over 180,000 businesses. (British Hospitality Association , 2017) There has been a sustained growth in these sectors creating a range of direct graduate employment opportunities in a diverse range of careers including: travel and transport logistics, operations and ... READ MORE

The aim to prepare learners for careers in a successful and dynamic global industry. Hospitality is the 6th largest contributor to export earnings and 4th largest employer - that's 4.49 million people or 10% of the workforce and over 180,000 businesses. (British Hospitality Association , 2017) There has been a sustained growth in these sectors creating a range of direct graduate employment opportunities in a diverse range of careers including: travel and transport logistics, operations and management; hospitality management - including all aspects of food, beverage and accommodation, events management, tour guiding, travel writing and the various levels of customer service delivery.

The aims of the new course are to provide students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the field of tourism and hospitality management, and therefore includes course learning outcomes that are consistent with relevant professional qualifications. It includes a range of awards that enhance student employability and facilitate career progression in the ever-evolving tourism and hospitality industries. The sector has a vast array of career opportunities in the private, public and voluntary sector and are responsive to local, national markets and international markets. A thorough knowledge of the underpinning principles of hospitality and tourism management (Managing People, Operations, Resources, Information and Self) applied to a wide range of industry relevant organisations and scenarios. Students will examine, evaluate and apply a wide variety of business-related models and theories to enable them to not only develop as learners, but also as employable individuals.

The course is accredited by the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), the UK’s leading specialist professional awarding body for qualifications in the hospitality and tourism sector. Successful graduates from this degree, will receive a Diploma from the CTH alongside their main qualification. The CTH ensures its quality through its approved status with Ofqual and is also a member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies. All qualifications are developed in conjunction with leading employers and sector bodies to ensure relevance, value and quality, valued by employers throughout the world. CTH also has strong links with industry, with relationships and endorsements from organisations such as Virgin Atlantic Airways, GTMC, Star Alliance, Marriot Hotels Caribbean, Radisson Edwardian, Sheraton Hotels, Mantis Collection, Adair Leadership, The Intercontinental Hotels Group and many others. The learner membership of the CTH, awards them access to industry intelligence and networking opportunities, pivotal for their professional development and progress. This course maps to the CTH Diploma and its requirements are fully embedded into the module delivery without the need for extra standalone assessments.