Hospitality

The contemporary hospitality industry encompasses a hugely diverse range of sectors.

It is an industry that relies on educated people, passionate about what they do and who are committed to providing exceptional levels of service, attention to detail and above all, to making their guests feel special.

Graduates enjoy a wealth of opportunities in luxury hotels, fine restaurants , bars and clubs, corporate events and conferences and of course, starting their own businesses.

Hospitality courses

We offer courses at foundation degree, undergraduate and postgraduate level.

International Hospitality Management BA(Hons) is one of the longest established courses of its kind and enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence, student achievement and graduate success. The course attracts students from all over the world.

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Practical focus

Hospitality is a very hands-on industry and to help you prepare for this, the first year the course includes practical modules in our Culinary Arts Studio.

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You will learn about every aspect of running a restaurant. The Culinary Arts Studio offers lunches to the public and to staff of the school on Thursdays and Fridays.

On these days you will learn everything from preparing the menus and cooking the meals, to learning how to deal with customers and the financial aspects of running a service operation.

Industry links

As part of our teaching programme we have welcomed guest speakers including alumni from:

• JD Wetherspoon
• Umi Hotels
• Yotel

We have forged strong links with industry both through our placement programme and our research and consultancy.

Industry representatives also advise on the content and development of our courses and contribute to teaching as guest lecturers.

Placements

On the undergraduate degree you will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience by taking a 48-week work placement between years two and three.

Louise Pullen, on placement with Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club

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The completion of a placement-based final year project can replace the dissertation.

The placement gives you the opportunity to use practical skills, gain hands-on experience and make industry contacts.

Previous companies hospitality students have gone to on placement include:

• Universal Studios, Orlando
• Corney & Barrow Wine bars
• Radisson Blu Hotels
• The Doyle Collection

Graduate outcomes

We are extremely proud of our excellent track record of graduate success in the hospitality industry, many graduates are recruited on to specialist management programmes.

Our students are employed by companies including

• Four Seasons Hotels
• J.D. Wetherspoons
• Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts
• Marriott

A significant number of our graduates have gone on to start up their own businesses in the restaurant and corporate hospitality sectors.