What is special about this course?

Scotland and the Highlands have a proud heritage in hospitality. The BA (Hons) Hospitality Management allows an opening into this diverse and dynamic industry through a well thought out mix of practical and hands-on education with a strong management focus. A wide range of industry links provide opportunities for networking and developing broad based experience, both at home and abroad.

The course provides a strong element of work experience to develop skills and experience. 

A blended learning approach to delivery includes video conferencing, peer working groups and online tutorials and discussions. All are fully supported by tutors and studies advisors. This will be enhanced by regular networking, field trips and guest lectures.

Special features

• The course strongly focusses on work placements
• In years 1 and 2 (HNC and HND) you will learn through direct experience- working in the sector
• You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal circumstances

Accommodation

We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.

Entry requirements

• Entry to year one, HNC, is 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR
• 1 A Level at grade D or above OR
• SCQF Level 5 Food and Hospitality Studies, or Event Management OR
• SCQF Level 6 Supervision and Leadership, or Professional Cookery; OR
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills

Advanced entry

• Direct entry to year two of the degree may be possible with an HNC Hospitality Operations or HNC Professional Cookery
• Direct entry to year three of the degree may be possible with an HND Hospitality Management or HND Professional Cookery with Management
• Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

Access routes

SWAP Access courses
If you are eligible to undertake Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP), please visit our SWAP access list for further information on grade profiles and available subjects.

Year 1 - HNC

Year one of the course is the HNC Hospitality Operations or HNC Professional Cookery.

Year 2 - HND

Year two of the course is the HND Hospitality Management or HND Professional Cookery with Management.

Year 3 - BA

Core modules may include:

• Collaborating in the digital economy
• Quality customer care in the hospitality industry
• Corporate responsibility and sustainability in hospitality
• Work placement: industry specific skills

You will also choose two option modules which may include:

• Marketing communications
• Employment law in the HR context
• Research skills

Year 4 - BA (Hons)

You will study business strategy and choose further option modules which may include

• Dissertation (double credit)
• Research and plan a new business venture (double credit)
• Work placement professional practice
• Employee relations
• Strategic marketing
• Major event analysis
• Global management

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes

• EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
• EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
• EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

4th year free only for students studying full-time, on continuous study, who have paid for the previous three years at the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.

EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK

Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Scottish Government confirmed that EU/EEA and Swiss nationals, who do not have settled or pre-settled status, will be considered as international for fee purposes.. For 2022-23, students will get an automatic scholarship for the degree (3^rd) year and the 4^th year of study will be free for those studying full-time, on continuous study, who have paid for the previous three years at the University of the Highlands and Islands.

This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Students will need Student Route visa sponsorship to study on the UK.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Part-time study is not open to international student requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK

Further information on international course fees.

A no fee increase guarantee is available for self-funding full-time and structured part-time rest of the UK, EU and international undergraduate students for continuous study for the same award, up to the permitted standard time limit for the relevant award, including where students are following a recognised ‘top-up’ degree structure where the first and second years are made up of an HNC/D award.

Funding

External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact your enrolling college for more information.

Additional costs

In years 1 and 2 you will be required to cover costs for restaurant and kitchen uniforms (approx £150). Travel costs may be required for placements, subject to location.