TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT WITH SPECIALISMS - HOSPITALITY Level 5 Foundation Degree

Level 5
Higher Education
Newry Campus
Ulster University

Overview

The Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management with Specialisms Foundation Degree will provide students with a solid foundation in the diverse and exciting field of hospitality and tourism. This foundation degree offers students the opportunity to specialise in one or more areas of the industry, enabling them to develop expertise in their chosen fields and pursue rewarding careers in various sectors.

Throughout the course and in the hospitality specialism, students will explore a wide range of subjects related to hospitality such as management, event planning, food and beverage operations, customer service and facilities operations. Students will gain a deep understanding of the hospitality industry, its global trends, and the challenges and opportunities it presents.

This course is designed to provide and equip students with subject knowledge, leadership and management, industrial experience and practical skills for the hospitality industry.

The programme is designed to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving hospitality industry. Throughout the course, students will be supported by experienced faculty staff. Students will benefit from a supportive learning environment that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. They will have opportunities for industry placements, guest lectures from industry professionals, and networking events to enhance their practical skills and industry connections.

Typically, weekly contact hours for part-time students are scheduled for one day per week term time.

This programme equips students with the skills necessary to excel in a wide range of hospitality management roles. With a focus on the operational, strategic, and customer service aspects of hospitality, this qualification prepares graduates to take on leadership roles within hotels, restaurants, resorts, and event venues.

The over-riding consideration in admitting applicants to the course, is evidence that the learner or apprentice is likely to be able to complete the course satisfactorily.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft Teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

Applicants should normally have obtained a minimum of 56 UCAS points achieved through the completion of A-Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications.
Applicants must have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language. For entry to this programme, applicants should have attained a C/04 grade in GCSE English language.

The College’s Admissions Policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code May 2023. Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/A-Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. The list of acceptable qualifications for equivalency to English and mathematics for Ulster University is available from the following link: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements#eng. It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

Please note that for Ulster University qualifications, the general entry requirements for Ulster University must also be met in addition to those listed above.

The entrance criteria above may change subject to awarding body regulations. The College reserves the right to enhance the entrance requirements where demand exceeds the number of available places. In addition, where places remain available the College reserves the right to offer places to candidates with a profile less than that listed above.

Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Procedure.

For further detail on our entry requirements please review our Admissions Policy & Criteria.

Modules include:

Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality & Events
Management in Action
Food and Beverage Service Operations
Events Operations
Facilities Operations
Personal Professional Development
Introduction to Work Based Learning
Work Based Learning in Practice
People Management
Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Food and Beverage Management
Managing Financial Performance

Students will be assessed on a regular basis throughout the course, using a range of appropriate assessment typical methods include:

Written coursework
Practical work
Class tests
Seminars
Presentations

Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 27/28. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

Fees displayed for each course represent fees to be charged for year 1 of each programme. Please note that fees may increase in year 2 or 3 of the course. Read more in our Fees Policy.

Uniform: A restaurant uniform is required to be worn for all practical restaurant based classes. Students are to supply their own, shirt, trousers and shoes. Additional uniform will be provided by the College.

Field Trips: It is highly recommended that students attend and participate in approximately three field trips throughout the duration of the course to enhance their learning experience and to provide them with an insight to progression opportunities for employment and higher education. Each trip may incur a cost of up to £10 for travel, which you will be expected to pay three weeks prior to the trip taking place.

Students may wish to complete a summer bridging course and then progress to the final year of BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management at Ulster University or apply to other universities.

The Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management with Specialisms – Hospitality Level 5 Foundation Degree equips graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic and fast-paced world of hospitality management. Whether you want to manage a hotel, oversee a restaurant, or plan large-scale events, this degree offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities across the hospitality sector with roles such as: