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We are an award-winning provider of hospitality and tourism education, led by experts from across the industry. In 2009, we were the only UK university to receive the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for outstanding hospitality and tourism education.

All our programmes are currently subject to validation/re-validation. All courses are available for September and January start.

Please visit uwl.ac.uk/LCHT for the most up to date information.

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BSc (Hons)/FdSc Culinary Arts Management 70

BA (Hons)/FdA Food and Professional Cookery 71

BA (Hons)/FdA Event Management 72

BA (Hons)/FdA Hospitality Management 74

BA (Hons)/FdA International Hotel Management 76

BA (Hons)/FdA Travel and Tourism Management 77

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Enhanced career prospects:

Nationally respected as a provider of

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Find out more at:uwl.ac.uk/undergraduate

Please see page 173 for key

Entry requirements

Accredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, and taught by experienced academics, this course offers an exciting and highly focused programme of study, designed to give you the skills and experience you need to work in management positions for major airlines and/or airports across the world.

Course Highlights

Students have undertaken placements with some of

the world’s biggest airlines including British Airways, Lufthansa and Qantas.

Award BA (Hons)/FdA

UCAS Code FdA: N853 BA (Hons): N854

Duration FdA: Three years including one year work placement

BA (Hons): Four years including one year work placement

Also available part-time

Entry requirements

FdAUCAS72

BAUCAS112

BA (Hons)/FdAAirline and Airport Management

• Aviation Travel Geography• Business Environment• Legislative Frameworks• Personal and Professional

Development for Managers• Management Information.

Level 5 – FdA and BA (Hons)• Airline and Airport Issues• Airline and Airport

Operations Management• Aviation Information Technology• Management Accounting

and Decision-making• Sales and Marketing• Managing People in Practice.

Level 6 – BA (Hons) only• Airport Planning and Development• Airline and Airport Policy

and Strategy• Commercial Aviation

Management Functions• Service Industries Dissertation.

Plus ONE option from:• Governance of Aviation• Sustainable Aviation Management.

And ONE option from:• International Human

Resource Management• Strategic Financial Management• Strategic Marketing• Strategic Facilities Management • Business Leadership and

Professional Development.

Course overviewDesigned to give you the highest quality commercial aviation management education, this course capitalises on its location – just 7.5 miles from London Heathrow – the world’s busiest international airport. Our strong links to such a major employer, as well as a host of other airlines and airports, ensures we offer you unique opportunities. These include guest lectures from leading industry practitioners and work placements to help you get a foot in the door in this highly competitive industry.

On this course, you will gain a strong understanding of the workings of the aviation industry. You will undertake a one year work placement, which will give you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge of the sector, and to put theory into practice within a real business environment.

Our students are required to undertake a minimum of 40 weeks placement (1600 hours). You may be exempt from the placement year if you have appropriate work experience or current occupation.

ModulesLevel 4 – FdA and BA (Hons)• Introduction to Airline

and Airport Management

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Career optionsOur graduates go on to work for a wide range of international airlines, airports, aviation agencies, in-flight catering companies and international cargo organisations, including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Lufthansa, London City Airport and London Heathrow.

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Entry requirements

Course Highlights

Extensive exposure to industry and senior industry practitioners. Recognised by

the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and The Craft Guild of Chefs.

Career optionsThis course prepares you to work within restaurants, hotels and other food businesses on a fast progression route to senior roles, as well as in food and beverage management, product development or design, food journalism or teaching and education. You might also consider working as a chef on a yacht or in a private household. Many students have launched their own successful food business concepts.

NW27

Award BSc (Hons)/FdSc

UCAS Code NW27




ModulesLevel 4 – FdA and BA (Hons)• Professional Development 1• Kitchen Techniques 1(food safety

and kitchen management)• Pastry Techniques 1

(contemporary patisserie products)• Management of Information• Food Microbiology and Hygiene• Restaurant Management Skills.

Level 5 – FdA and BA (Hons)• Management of

People and Organisations• Kitchen Techniques 2

(resource management)• Pastry Techniques 2

(modern trends and plated desserts)• Restaurant Food Production• Diet and Nutrition.

Optional Modules• International Beverage Provision• Applied Science for

Modernist Cuisine.

Level 6 – BA (Hons) only • Food and Beverage Management• Kitchen Techniques 3(culinary

products development and presentation)

• Pastry Techniques 3(patisserie design and concepts)

• International Gastronomy for Food Production Managers

• Practical Gastronomy• Hospitality and Restaurant Design

Conceptualisation• Industry project.

Course overviewStudents on this course develop a range of kitchen and patisserie techniques supported by non-practical modules, in order to encourage development of knowledge in food microbiology, diet and nutrition and gastronomy. You will also undertake a range of management modules to help you to develop the business and people skills needed to become a successful manager within the industry.

The College is successful in national and international competitions and students are encouraged to participate, as this is an opportunity for them to raise their personal profile in the industry.


There is also an opportunity for some students to extend their work placement to a one year full-time placement at the end of their second year of studies returning then to complete their final honours year.

BSc (Hons)/FdSc Culinary Arts ManagementThe course appeals to students from many different food cultures and nationalities where the hospitality industry is a key economic driver. This gives a truly international aspect to the degree and students often pursue careers overseas in this dynamic and expanding industry.

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Modules Level 4 – FdA and BA(Hons)• Kitchen and Larder 1,2,3 and 4 • Pastry 1 and 2 • Professional Development 1• Food Safety and Microbiology• Work placement.

Level 5 – FdA and BA(Hons)• Pastry 3 and 4 • Diet and Nutrition• Hospitality Business Management.

Level 6 – BA(Hons) only• Food and Beverage Management• Dietary Considerations and

Nutrition for Hospitality Operations• Business and Management.

Course overviewThis course takes a practical approach to give you knowledge of the theories and concepts that underpin professional cookery. You will develop a range of kitchen tech undertake a range of non-practical modules designed to develop a range of kitchen techniques.


Success is found on the course when students engage with the wider curriculum by taking part in activities outside of the classrooms and kitchens – this includes attending exhibitions, conferences, guest lectures and demonstrations. In recent years James Martin, Heston Blumenthal, Cyrus Todiwala and Gary Rhodes have all worked with and supported our students.

The course has external recognition by major professional bodies such as The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and The Craft Guild of Chefs.

* Subject to validation and may change. Please check uwl.ac.uk for the most up-to-date information.

Course Highlights

Guest lecturers include Heston Blumenthal,

Brian Turner and James Martin.

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Award BA (Hons)/FdA

UCAS Code BA (Hons): D601




Designed for those with an interest in professional cookery, this course will give you the education you will need to work successfully in industry, while giving you the knowledge and skills necessary to supervise or run your own kitchen.

BA (Hons)/FdAFood and Professional Cookery*

Career optionsJunior supervisory level in a food production environment, eg at chef de partie level in hotels, restaurants and in contract catering. There are also opportunities to work in private dining in a range of environments where the chef needs both creative skills and management ability. Some students go on to open their own businesses or work in education and training.

Additional entry requirements:Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification in professional cookery or equivalent food related Level 3 qualification or relevant industry experience.

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Entry requirements

FdAUCAS72

BAUCAS112

Career optionsOur graduates have secured positions as assistant event organisers, event planners, fundraising officers, festival managers, event designers, event logistics managers, venue managers, event and project coordinators and event client coordinators. In addition, many have gone on to run their own events businesses, with support from the University.

Level 5 – FdA and BA (Hons)• Event Bidding• Event Planning• Sales and Marketing• Management Accounting

and Decision-making• Sales and Marketing• Sports Events• Managing People in Practice.

Plus TWO options from:• Restaurant Food Management• Small Business• Hotels and the Business Traveller• Event Design• PR and Reputation Management.

Level 6 – BA (Hons) only• Live Event Management• Event Impact Analysis• Conference and Venue Management• Service Industries Dissertation or

Industrial Project.

Plus TWO options from:• Events Future Trends and Issues• International Human

Resource Management• Strategic Financial Management• Global Marketing• Consultancy Project• Business Leadership and Professional

Development• Strategic Facilities Management• Festival Management• Experiential and Fundraising Events.

Course overviewBeing based in London, where all the main event associations are located and where major sports events, gala evenings and film premieres regularly take place, this course will put you right at the heart of the events management industry.


ModulesLevel 4 – FdA and BA (Hons)• Events Planning and Logistics• Events Industry• Personal and Professional


Plus TWO options from:• Food and Drink Service Studies• Food Production Operations• Business Environment• Introduction to the

Wedding Industry• Sports Events.

This course is aimed at those who want to develop a career in the planning and management of a range of events such as sport, conferences, weddings, fundraising, exhibitions, PR, training and festivals.

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Award BA (Hons)/FdA

UCAS Code FdA: N822 BA (Hons): N821




BA (Hons)/FdA Event Management

Course Highlights

Our links with AEME, Meetings Professional

International, EVENTIA and ISES UK open doors

to excellent work experience to develop

your career.

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Award BA (Hons)/FdA

UCAS Code N220




Course overviewThis course explores management of hospitality products and services. You will be encouraged to develop a strategic approach to the ever-changing business, economic and social demands placed on the industry.

You will undertake study in both practical and theoretical subjects with many opportunities to interact with the hospitality industry through competitions, guest speakers, industry mentoring programmes and both external and internal events.


ModulesLevel 4• Food and Beverage Service Studies• Food Production Operations• Rooms Operations• Business Environment• Personal and Professional



This course will allow you to develop your technical, supervisory and managerial abilities within the context of the hospitality business.

BA (Hons)/FdA Hospitality Management

Level 5• Rooms Management• Restaurant and Food Management• Management Accounting and

Decision-making• Sales and Marketing• Managing People in Practice.

Plus ONE option from:• Corporate and Event Management• Food, Society and Culture• Diet and Nutrition• Tourism Industry Issues

(conditions apply)• Small Business.

Level 6• Strategic Hospitality Management• Contemporary Issues and the

Management of Change• Service Industries Dissertation or

Industrial Project.

Plus ONE or TWO option(s) from:• Global Marketing• International Human

Resource Management• Strategic Financial Management• Strategic Facilities Management• Business Leadership and


And ONE or TWO option(s) from:• Consultancy Project• Hospitality Information

Technologies Strategy• Hotel Project Management• Food Policy• Food and Beverage Management.

N220


Entry requirements

Career optionsThis course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge needed for management within the diverse hospitality industry. Our graduates typically join international or UK based hotel and leisure groups, or pursue careers in restaurant companies, the contract or licensed sectors, or run their own hospitality businesses. You can also choose to progress onto one of our MA courses in the field.

Course Highlights

Learning about the UK and global Hospitality Industry,

you will be prepared for a career in one of the world’s

largest industry.

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Award BA (Hons)/FdA

UCAS Code FdA: N863; BA (Hons): N221

Duration FdA: Three years, including a one year work placement

BA (Hons): Four years, including one year work placement


Course overviewOn this course, you will learn about the management of international hotel products and services. You will study both practical and theoretical subjects with many opportunities to get involved with the hospitality industry through competitions, guest speakers, industry mentoring programmes and external and internal events.


ModulesLevel 4 – FdA and BA (Hons)• Restaurant and Kitchen Studies• Hotel Accommodation Operations• Business Environment• Personal and Professional

Development for Managers• Management Information• Introduction to Tourism Management.

Level 5 – FdA and BA (Hons)• Hotel Accommodation

Management• Restaurant and Food Management• Management Accounting

and Decision-making• Managing People in Practice• Hotel Sales and Client Relations.


This course will give you the opportunity to develop the specialist skills and knowledge needed for management within the global hotel industry. In your final year, you will develop a strategic approach to hotel management within a constantly changing global environment.

BA (Hons)/FdA International Hotel Management

Plus ONE option from:• Small business• Tourism Industry Issues• Corporate and Event Management• Food, Society and Culture• International Beverage

Management.

Level 6 – BA (Hons) only• Strategic Hospitality Management• Contemporary Issues and the

Management of Change• Hotel Project Management• Service Industries Dissertation or

Industrial Project.

Plus ONE business option from:• Global Marketing • International Human

Resource Management• Strategic Financial Management• Strategic Facilities Management• Business Leadership and


And ONE option from:• Consultancy Project• Hospitality Information

Technologies Strategy• Experiential Fundraising Events• International Gastronomy for

Food Production Managers• EcoTourism• Food and Beverage Management.


Entry requirements

Please note: some options require prerequisite knowledge.

N221N863

Course Highlights

The course is taught by experienced industry specialists

and offers a practical insight into the International hotel

business.

FdAUCAS72

BAUCAS112

GCSE

Career optionsOn completing this course, you may choose to specialise in a specific business function such as operations, marketing, finance or human resources either through in-company management training schemes or specialised study. You can also choose to progress onto one of our MA courses in the field.

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Entry requirements

FdAUCAS72

BAUCAS112

GCSE

Course Highlights

Student placements have included Disney World and Universal Studios Florida.

Career optionsA career within the travel and tourism industry provides you with truly global opportunities. Our graduates have found and continue to find exciting work placements all over the world. On successful completion of this course, you could start your career in a variety of different areas, including tour operations, retail travel, visitor attractions, the hotel or airline industries, the cruise sector and public sector tourism agencies.

ModulesLevel 4• Introduction to

Tourism Management• European Travel Geography• The Business Environment• Legislative Frameworks• Management Information• Personal and Professional

Development for Managers.

Level 5• Tourism Industry Issues• Tourism Operations• Management Accounting

and Decision-making• Sales and Marketing• Managing People in Practice• Inclusive Tour Operations.

Level 6• Tourism Planning and Development• Tourism Policy and Strategy• Dissertation.

Plus ONE option from:• Global Marketing• International Human

Resource Management• Strategic Financial Management• Strategic Facilities Management.

And TWO options from:• Ecotourism• Special Interest Tourism• Resort and Casino Management• Governance and Tourism.

Course overviewOur strong links with major tourism employers enable us to offer you unique opportunities. These include guest lecturers from leading industry practitioners and work placements to help you get a foot in the door of this highly competitive industry. You will learn about issues associated with the travel and tourism industry, such as visitor attractions, tour operators, travel agencies, transportation for tourism, and governments and tourism.


During your final year you will be able to choose optional modules to allow you to tailor the course to suit your interests, and will complete a dissertation based on an area of particular interest to you.

Throughout the course, we will deliver a range of management related modules to support your subject specific studies. You will learn about sales and marketing, legislative frameworks and managing people, providing you with the core information to work successfully within travel and tourism environment.

N801

Award BA (Hons)/FdA

UCAS Code N801




This course is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the structure, nature and operating characteristics of the international tourism industry using a combination of academic learning and practical, industry-focused study.

BA (Hons)/FdATravel and Tourism Management

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