Overview

    Created in response to the needs of the industry, this course is designed to help you deliver a memorable experience.

    We give you the chance to study hospitality, tourism and events as part of this course focusing on management. You’ll explore modules covering current trends, food from around the world and accounting and you'll take part in an overseas residential fieldtrip in year one, the cost of which is included in your fees.

    You will be taught by well qualified, knowledgeable staff who are passionate about their teaching and research. Academic lectures and seminars are supported by a wealth of industry speakers, site visits.

    You’ll have the chance to undertake work experience and possible collaboration with the Christ Church Tourism and Events Research Hub.

    What's more, you'll have the option to study overseas in year two including a year in North America or Canada. This will give you the opportunity of living and experiencing a different country and culture in the safe environment of a university.

    International hospitatlity management accreditations

    Small business charter
    Small business charter

    The Hospitality Management degree at CCCU has provided me with an in depth and analytical understanding of such a rapidly changing industry. With the help of the knowledgeable and friendly teaching team, I have gained not only theoretical knowledge but practical skills and confidence to help me enter the world of work.

    Laurence

    Why study International Hospitality Management at CCCU?

    Take a trip

    Go on fully-funded trips as a part of your degree.

    Entry requirements

    Qualification type

    Grades

    A Levels

    BBC

    BTEC

    DMM

    Access

    15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

    International Baccalaureate

    29 Points

    Combinations

    A combination of qualifications totalling 112 UCAS points

    This course requires that you have GCSE maths - Grade 4/ C or equivalent.

    Find out more information about entry requirements.

    If you have any questions about entry requirements for this course, please contact our Course Enquiry Team.

    International students

    Find more information on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) requirements on our website.

    Depending which country you're from, there may be specific entry requirements. Check your country to see if this is applicable to you.

    112
    UCAS Points

    Module information

    As well as the core modules, you may also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules in your second and third year. Option modules will not be pre-selected for you. We provide examples of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. The offer of an option will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module to ensure the appropriate student experience. The offer of option modules may also be affected by staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular optional module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.

    Core/optional modules

    *Modules subject to approval

    How you’ll learn

    You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions. You will typically have around 12-14 contact hours per week depending on what modules you select.

    Seminars in smaller groups will enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures. In addition, you will meet with your academic personal tutor.

    All programmes are informed by the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022.

    When not attending lectures, seminars, workshops or other timetabled sessions you will continue learning through self-study. Typically, this involves reading journal articles and books, undertaking research in the library, working on projects, and preparing for coursework assignments/examinations, workshops and seminars.

    Your module tutor will direct you towards specific readings and/or activities to complete before class.

    For the final year individual study/research project in year three, you will undertake independent research. You will work under the supervision of a member of the course team. You will meet with your supervisor regularly.

    Your overall workload typically consists of 12-14 contact hours, depending on what module you take. For each 20 credit module, your study time is about 10 hours a week. During the duration of the residential field trips, the workload will be more intense, as these modules are mostly done during the trip.

    The lecturing team consists of highly qualified academics. They have a range of expertise and experience. Many members have staff have worked in the tourism industry and this enables to bring industry relevant knowledge to their lectures.

    All our team members either hold a doctoral, masters and teaching qualifications. They have experience in delivering research-informed teaching. Most members of staff are widely travelled and come from or have lived in a variety of countries, making them ideal to teach the subjects in tourism. You should note members of the teaching team might change.

    Our students are supported in an inclusive learning environment where they apply their knowledge with theories, concepts and industry practices. Our dedicated and experienced academic team provide our students unique opportunities to enhance their university experience and academic excellence.

    Dr Shola OsinaikeCourse Director

    How you’ll be assessed

    Throughout your course, you will be assessed using a range of methods, including written assignments, which could be an essay, blogs, business report or portfolio, reflective logs, Time-Constrained Assessments in class based on selected case studies, Academic Posters, as well as presentations and project work.

    In some modules you will be assessed through exams. You will experience individual assessment as well as group work. In year three you will produce a dissertation on a hospitality topic of your choice and a supervisor will be appointed to help guide you through the process.

    Your future career

    Career advice is embedded in our curriculum with the help of our Employability and Careers Service. Our past students have entered a wide range of roles, both in the public and private sectors, locally, nationally and internationally.

    These include hotel manager, resort manager, restaurant manager, tourist officer, destination manager, travel writing, tour manager, regional tourist managers (i.e. Visit Kent), tourism exhibition management, visitor attraction marketing, niche event specialist, managers of their own businesses.

    The course gave me a good insight of the hospitality and tourism industry. So when I started working in a hotel there are many things that I could relate with. Even the assignments are not only theory based, they are also applicable in the workplace. For this reason, I decided to go a step further to enhance my career opportunities and success, by enrolling in the Masters course.

    PatricioGraduate

    Fees

    The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:

      UK Overseas
    Full-time £9,535 £15,500

    Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated. The fees represented here are for study with Canterbury Christ Church University. If you are looking to study at a partner institution, please visit their website for fees information.

    Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.

    Home (UK) Fees

    The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535.

    Overseas/International Fees

    Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government.

    Who is this course for?

    Our BSc in Hospitality Management has been designed to respond to the growing demand in this area and reflects the need to provide well qualified graduates to meet the challenges of the growing hospitality industry. If you are looking for a hospitality related or management role, or would like to further your interest in the world of hospitality, this course could be the one for you. The course includes both theoretical and vocational perspectives, combining courses on the patterns and problems of hospitality with those providing the necessary skills of business and management.

    Awards

    Many members of the teaching team are nominated for a Golden Apple Award each year. Students nominate members of staff who over the course of their programme have made a positive impact on them and/or their studies. Some members of staff have been nominated several times. Our students also have the opportunity to receive awards as part of their studies.

    Current annual sponsored student awards:

    • Best Hospitality Student – Council of Hospitality Management Education (CHME)
    • Best Student Research Project – Canterbury City Tour Guides
    • Best Tourism, Hospitality and Event Marketing Report – Shepherd Neame

    Work experience

    During your hospitality course, you may be offered a variety of internships and work experiences. This is an evolving and changing programme to ensure you get the best opportunities. We currently have students doing internships at Visit Kent, Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre and Buzzlines Travel to name just a few. Our very active and successful Tourism and Event Research Hub also works hard to establish industry links. In year 2 you will be able to take a workplace/work-based learning module which will enable you to complete a ’live’ task and finish project with employer support.

    Industry links

    Industry stakeholders regularly contribute to the lecture programme to enhance the student experience and we hold an annual student conference at which the region’s employers come to talk to our students about the key challenges they face in the workplace and the best graduate routes into working in the hospitality industry.

    Regulated by the Office for Students

    The Office for Students (OfS) regulates Canterbury Christ Church University. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. It aims to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. Further details about its work are available on the OfS website.

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    Duration:

    3 years

    UCAS code:

    N824

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