Foundation Degree in Hospitality Management

Course Description

This course integrates theoretical and work-based learning through collaboration between students, employers, and Nelson College London. To equip students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills in demand, employer views, and opinions were harnessed to inform the development of the course structure.

The FdA in Hospitality Management seeks to provide students with a holistic insight into the sector and equip students with the necessary knowledge, academic and vocational skills to gain employment or establish their own businesses. Guest speakers from the food, beverage, conference, banqueting, and recruitment fields will share their expertise, whilst educational visits to various hotels offering a range of guest experiences will also be provided.

Awarding Body

The University of West London

Course Structure/Unit

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Level 4 – September Entry (Full-Time) (12 Months)

Semester 1 (September-January)	Semester 2 (February-June)
Customer Service	Food and Beverage Operations Management
Study and Research Skills	Rooms Division Operations Management
Personal & Professional Development	Marketing and Customer Retention in the Hospitality Industry

Level 5 – (Full-Time) (12 Months)

Semester 1 (September-January)	Semester 2 (February-June)
Managing Financial Resources in the Hospitality Industry	Managing and Developing People in the Hospitality Industry
Preparation for Work-Based Learning	Conference, Banqueting, and Event Management
Menu Planning and Product Development	Work-Based Learning Project

Level 4 – February Entry (Full-Time) (12 Months)

Semester 1 (February-June)	Semester 2 (September-January)
Customer Service	Food and Beverage Operations Management
Study and Research Skills	Rooms Division Operations Management
Personal & Professional Development	Marketing and Customer Retention in the Hospitality Industry

Level 5 – (Full-Time) (12 Months)

Semester 1 (February-June)	Semester 2 (September-January)
Managing Financial Resources in the Hospitality Industry	Managing and Developing People in the Hospitality Industry
Preparation for Work-Based Learning	Conference, Banqueting and Event Management (20 Credits, Core)
Menu Planning and Product Development	Work-Based Learning Project

Entry Requirements

Prospective students must produce a minimum of 4 GCSE at a minimum C grade.

Additional requirements:

· 80 points UCAS in A Level, or

· BTEC National Diploma, or

· BTEC National Certificate, or

· A recognised Access to Higher Education Certificate in a related field or equivalent -Level 3

Students whose first language is not English will be required to produce:

· 5.5 IELTS (with 5.5 or higher in Speaking and Writing, a minimum 5.0 in Reading and Listening)

· 46-59 TOEFL (internet-based)

All applicants may be asked to sit entry test(s).

In exceptional circumstances, candidates with lower qualifications and suitable industrial or external experience in business disciplines may be registered as students of the Foundation Degree.

Recognition of Prior Learning is permitted, in line with the University’s Regulations

IELTS Score for International Students

All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English Language. If the previous study was not in English, students may need to provide an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5 (with 5.5 or higher in Speaking and Writing, a minimum 5.0 in Reading and Listening) or equivalent). Or pass an entry diagnostic assessment organised by the College.

Progression

A key progression path for students completing the foundation degree in business is to upgrade their qualification by applying for an additional year of study on the BA (Hons) Hospitality Management (Top-up) programme at the College.

Assessment

This course comprises various assessment methods, including reports, presentations, portfolios, and project work. Further information on the assessment weighting can be found in the course and module specifications.

Other Information

Course Composition: This 240-credit course is currently offered on a full-time basis, with entry in September and January of each Academic Year. The course runs over two academic years.

Work-Based Learning Requirement

This course requires that students undertake a Work Based Learning Module, which includes a 96-hour work placement in the second year of the course.