• LevelLevel 5
  • FT/PTFT
  • Duration2 years
  • UCAS CodeA147
  • Awarding bodyThe Open University

Overview

Hospitality Management is a fast paced, dynamic international industry that offers a range of exciting career pathways. This award provides the perfect foundation to help you launch your career in this competitive business environment.

This is a two year vocational course that combines real world learning in the workplace with theoretical study. You can convert to an honours degree with one additional year of study. You will have access to industry-standard commercial catering facilities and a restaurant, where you will work with professional staff on live commercial events.

You will also investigate and work with local businesses to expand and apply your knowledge of the sector and showcase your skills to potential employers. Practical sessions are supported by a range of guest speakers and industrial visits to key local and national organisations to help you to understand the infrastructure of the industry.

You will expand your skills through a range of modules that develop the knowledge and understanding. The practical and academic combination of study gives you a platform to develop your future career and academic goals.

You will gain an understanding of the key issues facing hospitality managers. There is a clear emphasis on developing relevant skills and a significant part of the learning is work based.


Course Information

Download PDF

For more information call Course Information on
01642 333333 or email courseinfo@mbro.ac.uk.

Year 1 core modules include:

  • Managing & Developing people in the Hospitality Profession
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Financial & Revenue Management Awareness
  • Food Beverage Management
  • On-Licensed Trade Management
  • The Work Environment & Reflective Practice

Year 2 core modules include:

  • Business Development &Entrepreneurship
  • International Culture & Communications
  • Managing Event in the Hospitality profession
  • Room Division Management
  • Industry Related Project

September- May

Entry requirements

You must have achieved 48 UCAS tariff points from an appropriate Level 3 qualification (NVQ 3, BTEC Award or A Level).

You are also required to have GCSE passes at grade 4 (C) or equivalent in English and maths.

Non-standard applicants for both full and part time modes of study will be considered based on individual merit and industrial experience relevant to the programme. This decision will be determined by interview.

Teaching methods will include lectures, seminars, tutorials and guest speakers.

You are taught by a team of dedicated staff with a range of expertise across the field.

Links with businesses are used to provide a strong practical base to the course.

In addition to the above, you are expected to commit approximately 15 hours a week to independent study in preparation for teaching sessions and assessments.

You will be assessed through coursework designed to demonstrate your ability to meet the learning outcomes of the programme.

To support you, a variety of assessment methods are used to enhance your experience as well as to help you develop key transferable skills.

If you are a part time student, you are supported to complete work based projects in your workplace.

Fees payable directly to Middlesbrough College, £6,300 per year.

Student finance code- 543354

If you would like to study a higher education course, financial support is available. Please click here for more information and see what support you could receive.

Front of house uniform.

Please apply through UCAS for this course. Our team will make contact with you for further details to arrange an interview. If your application is successful we will formally offer you a place via UCAS.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to apply directly to us then please press the apply now button at the top of this webpage. If your application is successful we will formally offer you a place on the programme and upload your application to UCAS for you.

To find out more about jobs in your local area, please visit Career Coach.

Higher Education

Explore Higher Education

Through our partnership with The Open University, we can deliver job-focused, affordable degrees. Our Higher Education Centre is a dedicated study area exclusively for our university level students. This fantastic new addition to the College provides teaching space and independent study areas as well as a social space.
 
Find out more

Additional Information

image
Learning Support

We understand that students may require a little extra help during their studies, which is why our learning support team are on hand to help learners with a learning difficulty or support need achieve their full potential.

Explore
image
Financial Support

If you are worried about the cost of higher education, it might help to know there are a range of financial support schemes available to help with course fees when studying at Middlesbrough College. Our Student Services department can offer advice and guidance when students apply for a loan or bursary.

Explore
image
Travel Information

We are situated in a fantastic location, just a stone’s throw from the town centre. As well as being just a matter of minutes from both the train and bus stations, eligible students can also benefit from a bursary that can help with the costs of travel.

Explore

Related Courses