BSc (Hons) Business and Hospitality Management

The structure of this course enables an understanding and evaluation of business concepts of management, whilst preparing graduates for the hospitality sector through the extensive use of contemporary case studies, guest speakers and off-site visits. This synthesis allows students to develop their knowledge whilst gaining commercial awareness and expertise within the industry.

Course details

Your lecturers all have first-hand experience of business, and many continue to work in the hospitality sector. Therefore, the content of your degree will be directly relevant to the demanding, constantly evolving world of contemporary business.
  • Mode of study: 2 day campus
  • Intake: September , January , May
  • Course length: 3-4 years
  • Course fee: £9,250 per year
  • Location: London

Anglia Ruskin Univesity, ARU

Course overview

The hospitality sector employs 3.2 million people, representing 10% of all employment, 6% of businesses, and 5% of GDP, and yet the sector is continually unlocking its full potential as one of the biggest engines for growth in the economy. 2020 was a difficult year, with an uptick in 2021 and 2022 moving forward, consumers remain as eager as ever to visit hospitality venues, and the economy will look to the hospitality sector to spearhead the UK’s economic revival as the pandemic ends. 

Benefits

Entry requirements

ARU London’s standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g. BCC.

Alternatively, ARU London asks for:

  • Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
  • Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.

All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. 

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Careers

During your studies, there will be opportunities to participate in our Employability Scheme with the specific objective of enhancing your employment prospects. This includes CV workshops, interview techniques, career counselling and visits from prospective employers.

We encourage all students to consider their future when choosing what degree to study. We don’t expect everyone to know what they want to do after university, but it is important that the associated jobs interest you.

Associated Jobs:

  • Accommodation Manager
  • Catering Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Hotel Manager
  • Public House Manager
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Tour Manager
  • Human Resource Officer

Modules

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to part take in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

  • Hospitality, Tourism and Events Environment
  • Academic and Professional Skills
  • Managing Quality in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
  • Business Finance
  • Customer Service Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Principles and Practice of Marketing
  • Hospitality Management
  • Sustainability in Career Development

  • Global Hospitality and Tourism Issues
  • Business Strategy
  • Leadership and Change Management
  • Hospitality and Venue Management
  • Undergraduate Major Project (Integrated Case Study)