Hospitality with Events Management BA (Hons) / FdA

University College Birmingham
4.4
7 reviews
  • Having some freedom is good, a lot of work but easier to manage.
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  • It has been good, I enjoy it much more than I initially thought. I love getting involved with other things such as being an ambassador and the opportunity to work for great events.
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  • My university experience is the. The city, the university and the course are great! I have learnt a lot, I love it!
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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

Are you passionate about event hospitality? Then you’re in the right place. Birmingham is home to an array of major venues hosting a multitude of events, and supported by our excellent industry links in the local area – as well as across the UK and overseas – our Hospitality with Events Management degree offers the perfect combination of training and practical experience to help get your career started.

This strongly vocational hospitality course will help you develop both key hospitality management skills and an awareness of events provision and management, paving the way for you to enter a range of management careers in the international hospitality and events industry. Giving you a broad overview of the industry and how venues manage operations and events, you will put your theory into practice on a paid 12-month work placement, with opportunities available around the globe.

Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, our course will encourage you to develop specialist knowledge in a variety of areas, while the technical elements of the course will enable you to take advantage of our unparalleled hospitality restaurant facilities.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
Hotel manager (small hotel or deputy of larger hotel)
Conference centre manager
Accommodation manager
Event manager
Catering manager
Marketing executive (graduate)

A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CCC-CDD.

BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MMM-MMP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 96-80 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96-80 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

Why should I choose this course?
WORK PLACEMENT – Experience the industry first-hand during your hospitality degree through a paid 12-month placement, with opportunities to work around the world
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Perfect your skills in a practical environment by working in our award-winning training restaurants
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Build specialist knowledge through your own research project and a variety of optional modules such as gastronomy or festivals and events tourism
INDUSTRY APPROVED – Gain additional industry recognition by graduating with a degree accredited by the Institute of Hospitality
TEAM SCOTLAND PARTNERSHIP – Our University will be the home for Team Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, offering exciting opportunities for our students to work with the team and its athletes

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Reviews

4.4
fantastic
  • Having some freedom is good, a lot of work but easier to manage.
    ← | →
  • It has been good, I enjoy it much more than I initially thought. I love getting involved with other things such as being an ambassador and the opportunity to work for great events.
    ← | →
  • My university experience is the. The city, the university and the course are great! I have learnt a lot, I love it!
    ← | →
100%
4.3
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Ben Palfe

4.5
15/07/2017
What I would highlight: Having some freedom is good, a lot of work but easier to manage.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Angelica

3.5
02/07/2017
What I would highlight: It has been good, I enjoy it much more than I initially thought. I love getting involved with other things such as being an ambassador and the opportunity to work for great events.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Syrika

4.5
22/05/2017
What I would highlight: My university experience is the. The city, the university and the course are great! I have learnt a lot, I love it!
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Samantha Wilson

4.5
21/05/2017
What I would highlight: The lecturers are very supportive - will help you with anything you want. I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in lectures - discussion is usually encouraged. Teaching material does not usually relate to assignments.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Felicity Pearce

4.5
19/05/2017
What I would highlight: I'm enjoying it a lot and cannot wait to start semester 2. The course friends and where I live is an experience I'm so glad I have chosen, I recommend it to anyone.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Sofia Carvalho

4.5
18/05/2017
What I would highlight: So far so good. We have a lot of backup and many opportunities we can take advantage from.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Patricia

4.5
08/05/2017
What I would highlight: I'm totally enjoying the experience and don't regret about the decision I took by choosing this university. My course tutor is excellent and is always ready to answer our questions.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Hospitality
  • Industry
  • Tourism
  • Marketing
  • Design
  • Financial Training
  • Financial
  • International
  • Global
  • Project
  • Planning
  • Finance
  • Market
  • Hospitality Management
  • Team Training

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core Modules

  • Events Industry in Context
  • Food, Beverage and Accommodation Applications
  • Hospitality and Tourism Business Principles
  • People and Organisations
  • The Hospitality and Event Customer Experience
  • Employability Enhancement
YEAR 2/3

Work Placement

  • Work Placement
YEAR 3

Core Modules

  • Dynamics of Business Events
  • People Management for Hospitality Managers
  • Management of Food and Beverage Operations
  • Marketing Communications for Hospitality
  • Operational Finance for Hospitality and Tourism
  • Hospitality Investigations

Plus one option from:

  • Gastronomy
  • Managing Pub and Bar Operations
  • Stadium and Arena Management
  • Training and Development Skills for Managers
  • Sustainability in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
  • Social Media in Festivals and Events
  • Events Planning
YEAR 4

Core Modules

  • Hospitality Operations Management
  • Strategic Hospitality Management
  • Winning Event Bids

Plus one option from:

  • Financial Strategy
  • Strategic Human Resources Management
  • Festivals and Events Tourism
  • Cross-cultural and Global Management in Hospitality
  • Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Skills
  • International Marketing
  • Managing Adventure Events

Research option:

  • Research Project
  • Enterprise and Innovation Showcase

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January) for each level/year of this course.

  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6

Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:

  • Coursework – 55%
  • Practical assessment – 37%
  • Written examination – 8%

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

UK/EU students

A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year. If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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Hospitality with Events Management BA (Hons) / FdA

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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£ 9,250

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