Hospitality and Tourism Programmes at UK universities

Are you an international student looking for a Hospitality and Tourism course at a UK university? Unsure which Hospitality and Tourism Course is best for you? Come and meet SI-UK's counsellors who can advise on the best Hospitality and Tourism programmes offered at UK universities, to help make sure you find the most suitable course for you.

Where should I study Hospitality and Tourism in the UK?

There are numerous Hospitality and Tourism programmes offered at universities and colleges throughout the UK. At SI-UK we understand that choosing the most suitable UK university for you is a difficult decision. SI-UK's highly experienced counsellors receive regular training and updates from UK universities and colleges, and are therefore well positioned to help international students find the right course at the right UK university. Please contact us for more information, visit our offices or talk to SI-UK online about which university we recommend for you. SI-UK's multilingual counsellors are happy to assist you in a wide spectrum of languages including Arabic, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin/Cantonese.

Why study Hospitality and Tourism at a UK University?

Hospitality and tourism are among the world's fastest growing industries, employing over 60 million people world wide. There are many opportunities for an interesting and exciting career in a range of different industry sectors, particularly for those with relevant qualifications.

• The UK boasts a large, world-renowned hospitality and tourism industry that international students can benefit from.
• UK universities and colleges teaching Hospitality and Tourism programmes at their institutions have close links with these industries.
• The tourism industry in the UK is one of the longest established in the world; skills, training and qualifications gained from studying in the UK will be in demand worldwide.
• A UK organisation, The Hotel and Catering International Management Association (HCIMA) awards the only professional hospitality qualification that is recognized globally.
• Studying in the UK will enhance your English skills, which will benefit your future career.

What are the subject areas available for study within a Hospitality and Tourism programme?

There are a variety of subject areas available for study within a Hospitality and Tourism programme including; adventure tourism management, culinary arts, ecotourism, event and festival management, events management, heritage tourism, hospitality studies, hospitality and tourism management, hotel services management, hotel and restaurant management, international food and hospitality management, international hospitality management and sports tourism, international hospitality business management, international travel management, leisure tourism, tourism attractions management, tourism management.

What qualifications do I need to study Hospitality and Tourism at a UK university or college?

Undergraduate Hospitality and Tourism courses at UK universities are generally 3-4 years in duration and lead to either a BA or BSc honours degree in a wide range of hospitality and tourism subjects. 4 year courses tend to include a period of paid industry work experience called a sandwich course. Postgraduate Hospitality and Tourism courses at UK universities include both taught and research degrees at Master and Doctoral levels in a wide variety of hospitality and tourism subjects. Taught Master degrees are usually 1 year in length and Doctoral degrees are usually 3 years. Entry requirements are listed below.

Undergraduate: Completed High School (13 years of education) - generally A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

Postgraduate: Completed undergraduate course (work experience is sometimes required).

If you have less than the required years of High School education or a low GPA you may need to take a Foundation Course.