The contemporary hospitality industry encompasses such a diverse range of sectors that it would be impossible to capture here all the opportunities available to the modern graduate. Ultimately, it is an industry that relies on educated people, passionate about what they do and who are comitted 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.
Our hospitality courses
The school provides courses at Foundation degree, honours degree and masters level. Our BA(Hons) in International Hospitality Management 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.
Postgraduate courses are also available.
Late year entry: Students with appropriate qualifications can gain access to years two or three of our courses. Advice on late year entry.
Students have opportunities to develop their understanding of
- organisational and operational aspects of the hospitality industry
- industry trends
- business planning
- international development issues in hospitality
- the role of corporations in marketing hospitality
Practical focus
Hospitality is a very hands-on industry. In order to prepare you for this the first year includes practical modules in our new Culinary Arts Studio.
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. For these days you will learn everything from preparing the menus and cooking the meals, to learning how to deal with customers and with the financial aspects of running a service operation.
Industry links
As part of our teaching programme we have recently 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
Students on the BA(Hons) International Hospitality Management programme can take an optional paid placement between year two and the final year. The completion of a placement-based final year project replaces the dissertation. The placement will give you the opportunity to use practical skills, gain hands-on experience and make industry contacts.
- 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
- Inercontinental Hotels & Resotrs
- Marriott
A significant number of the school's graduates have gone on to start up their own businesses in the restaurant and corporate hospitality sectors.
