Key Information
- Course Title: Hospitality Management
- Award: Higher National Certificate
- Level: 4
- Awarding Body: Pearson
- UCAS Code: 178N
- Start Dates: September, January, and April
- Study Mode: Full-time (1 year)
- Fees: £6,355
- Delivery: Weekdays, weekends or evenings
Course Overview
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality Management is designed to develop you into a professional, self-reflective leader capable of meeting the demands of a fast-paced and ever-changing global hospitality industry. It provides a strong foundation in hospitality operations and management, preparing you for career success across a wide range of sectors.
The HNC in Hospitality Management aims to:
- Provide the education and training needed for a variety of management careers within the hospitality, food and beverage, licensed retail, leisure, and tourism sectors — including roles such as Food and Beverage Manager, Front of House Manager, or Events Manager.
- Equip you with the managerial, operational, and technical skills required to perform effectively in the global hospitality environment.
- Develop your understanding of the local, regional, and international contexts of the hospitality sector, supporting a global mindset and preparing you for international career pathways.
- Foster awareness of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural communication, and the values that underpin the modern tourism and hospitality industries.
- Encourage engagement with contemporary issues facing the sector, including sustainability, digital transformation, globalisation, and the environmental impact of tourism and hospitality.
- Enable you to make an immediate and effective contribution to employment within the industry by combining academic knowledge with practical, real-world experience.
Teaching
Our teaching approach is interactive, engaging, and practice-focused, combining academic study with real-world application.
You will participate in on-campus and live online lectures, tutorials, and academic support sessions, supported by access to comprehensive online learning materials, including lecture notes, recordings, and presentations. You will also benefit from full use of our on-campus and digital library resources.
Independent study forms a vital part of your learning, involving research, critical reading, report writing, and project development.
Assessment
Assessment is primarily through practical coursework that mirrors real workplace scenarios.
You will complete a range of individual and group assignments such as:
- Technical reports and essays
- Research and consultancy projects
- Group projects and presentations
- Design and analysis of digital materials
This practical, career-focused approach ensures you develop the technical competence, analytical ability, and professional confidence required to excel in the engineering sector.
Modules
- Human Resource Management
- Leadership and Management for Service Industries (Pearson-set)
- Managing Food and Beverage Operations
- Managing Conference and Events
- Managing the Customer Experience
- Professional Identity and Practice
- The Contemporary Hospitality Industry
- The Hospitality Business Toolkit
Careers
BTECs are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities. BTECs are widely recognised by the industry.
The range of skills acquired on the course will be particularly relevant to hospitality management, leisure, and tourism sectors including food and beverage management, hotel management, kitchen management, facilities management and events management.
Entry and Visa Requirements
Entry Requirements
You should hold at least one of the following:
- BTEC Level 3 qualification
- A-Level(s) with strong results in a relevant subject
- Access to Higher Education Diploma from a recognised institution
- Foundation Diploma
- UK or International equivalent of any of the above.
Additional Requirements
You should also hold at least one of the following:
- Five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above, including Maths and English Language or equivalent
- Functional Skills Level 2 (Maths and English)
- IELTS 5.5 or CEFR B2 (or equivalent).
If you do not hold any of the above, you will be required to successfully complete an English and/or Maths test.
If You Don’t Meet the Entry Requirements
You may still be considered for entry if you can demonstrate strong communication and learning skills, relevant knowledge, work experience, and motivation to succeed — supported by a minimum of one year UK work experience relevant to the course applied for.
Immigration / Visa Requirements
You must hold one of the following:
- UK or Irish citizenship
- EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
- Non-EU passport with ILR, LLR, or DLR
- Valid work visa (additional residency and immigration requirements apply)
- Refugee status, or be the child or spouse of someone with refugee status
- Humanitarian Protection.
Other exceptional circumstances may apply. Please contact us for further details.