Hospitality Management

This two year foundation degree prepares students for a career in hospitality, an international and competitive industry with many different routes. It joins workplace learning with theory, and a large share of the study is work based. Students train in on-site catering facilities and a restaurant, at which they work beside professional staff on live events. They also research local firms and collaborate with them, which helps them apply what they learn and present their abilities to employers. Guest speakers and visits to regional and national organisations show how the sector is structured. The course builds understanding of the main issues hospitality managers face, with a clear emphasis on relevant skills. Graduates can convert the award into an honours degree after one more year. The Open University validates it.