Hospitality with Events Management BA (Hons) Top-up

University College Birmingham

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    Flexible

Are you fascinated by the world of hospitality and events? Designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), our Hospitality with Events Management top-up degree will expand upon your existing knowledge and skills, moulding you into an expert in both fields to help kick-start your career in event hospitality.

Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, this top-up course will build on your understanding of the hospitality industry while looking in detail at how different venues manage operations and stage events. Studying at University College Birmingham puts you at the heart of a city with a vibrant hospitality and events industry, featuring major venues which host an array of concerts, festivals and more.

As part of our hospitality and events top-up course, you will have the opportunity to plan and run your very own hospitality event, giving you the managerial experience you need to succeed in your future career. You will also be able to specialise in areas of the industry that interest you through our variety of optional modules as well as an independent research project.

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

Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Hospitality Management or Events Management, with 240 credits.

EU/international students

Academic: European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer).

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?
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Test your skills by creating your own hospitality event, overseeing everything from marketing and publicity to catering, staffing, finance and operations
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Develop a specialism by picking from a range of optional modules, from international marketing to adventure events and financial strategy
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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2018

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Subjects

  • Hospitality
  • Industry
  • Operations
  • Management
  • Winning
  • Events
  • Contracts
  • Strategic
  • Human
  • Resources

Course programme

Core Modules

  • Hospitality Operations Management
  • Winning Events Contracts

Plus one option from:

  • Financial Strategy
  • Strategic Human Resources Management
  • Global Marketing Solutions
  • Festivals and Events Tourism
  • Cross-cultural and Global Management in Hospitality
  • Hospitality Crisis Strategy
  • Hospitality Retail
  • Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Skills

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).

  • Level 6

Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this top-up 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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