Course overview
Build degree-level knowledge through practical, career-focused study.
Prepare for global hospitality and tourism careers through operations, destination management, business development, innovation and optional placement learning.
Course overview
This future-focused degree connects international hospitality and tourism theory with practical business insight. Students study operations, destinations, customer experience, innovation and strategy, with the option of a credit-bearing professional placement at Level 5.
Study options
The course is available through UK-campus blended learning and flexible online study. Arden currently lists Daytime blended, Evening blended attendance for the campus route. Online study is designed around flexible access to teaching materials and scheduled academic support.
Professional development
Learning and assessment are designed to connect academic knowledge with current professional practice and transferable workplace skills.
Curriculum
Explore the complete Level 4, 5 and 6 module structure.
04Level 4
Level 4 · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 4
Level 4 · 120 credits
- Academic & Professional Development for Hospitality & Tourism Managers20 credits
- Managing People in Hospitality in Tourism20 credits
- Finance for Hospitality and Tourism20 credits
- Service Sector Marketing and Sales20 credits
- Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Practice20 credits
- Customer Service Management20 credits
05Level 5
Level 5 · four core modules plus 40 elective credits
160 credits
Level 5
Level 5 · four core modules plus 40 elective credits
- Applied Hospitality and Tourism Intelligence20 credits
- Hospitality Operations Management20 credits
- International Destination Management20 credits
- Hospitality Business Development20 credits
- Elective: Professional Practice (Placement)40 credits
- Elective: International Events Management20 credits
- Elective: Digital and Social Media Marketing20 credits
06Level 6
Level 6 · five core modules plus one elective
140 credits
Level 6
Level 6 · five core modules plus one elective
- Innovation in Hospitality20 credits
- Tourism Crisis Management20 credits
- Tourism Trends & Futures20 credits
- Independent Study20 credits
- Hospitality Strategy20 credits
- Elective: Project Management20 credits
- Elective: Global Brand Management20 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment is based on practical industry tasks rather than traditional examinations and dissertations. It can include reports, case studies, business and destination plans, consultancy work, campaigns, podcasts, videos, infographics, posters, interviews and debates.
Students can choose a 40-credit Level 5 professional placement that is academically supervised and assessed.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic entry
- Two subjects at GCE A Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent.
- A recognised Access to Higher Education programme or an accepted equivalent may also be considered.
English language
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80, or an accepted equivalent.
- Previous study in English may be accepted with suitable evidence of the medium of instruction.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Arden states that published fees relate to the intake on which the student enrols, rather than the application date.
Students who require a visa to study in the UK may be charged the fee associated with their home country.
Funding your study
This course is listed as eligible for Student Loans Company funding to help with tuition fees and other study expenses, subject to personal eligibility.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Earn a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership and CMI Foundation Chartered Manager Status.
Choose a credit-bearing professional placement at Level 5.
Develop international hospitality, destination and crisis-management capability.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Career directions
- Hotel management
- Restaurant and venue management
- Tourism administration
- Destination management
- Events management
- Hospitality business development
- Hospitality entrepreneurship
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Can I study this course online?
Yes. Arden currently lists a flexible online route for this degree.
Is UK-campus study available?
Yes. Current UK locations are Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester. Exact campus and timetable availability depends on the selected intake.
When can I start?
The current application options list September 2026, October 2026, November 2026. Exact availability should be confirmed before application.
Who awards the degree?
The degree is awarded by Arden University.