This new Level 5 HND top-up course is the natural progression from our well-established HNC qualification and offers a broad introduction to the dynamic and exciting world of global hospitality. Students will learn about operational practice as well as the strategic development of the UK, European and international hospitality industries.
Whether you are new to hospitality or have relevant previous experience and want to widen your horizons, this highly-regarded and globally-recognised qualification could enhance your future career prospects.
This course is subject to validation with a first intake planned for September 2025.
Applicants will already hold (or be expected to achieve) a full Level 4 qualification in a related subject area.
About the course
The Level 5 course gives students the opportunity to specialise in a hospitality management-related area and to progress to degree-level study. The units prepare students to move on to specific areas of hospitality management at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making.
Level 5 units are planned to include:
-Research Project
-Hospitality Interpersonal Skills
-The Hospitality Consumer Behaviour and Insight
-Digital Marketing
-Strategic Human Resource Management
-Launching a New Business
The other 2 units allow students to study a strand of the hospitality industry in more detail - either Culinary Arts or 'Front of House':
-Food Innovation (Culinary)
-Barista to Bar Management (Hospitality)
Facilities
Facilities
This course will be based at the college's new £58 million City Hub campus, near Nottingham train station. The campus opened in 2021 and features state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, with our award-winning ‘Fletcher’s’ restaurant, café and live performing arts venue.
Assessment
A wide variety of innovative and traditional methods will be used including: practical assignments, portfolios of evidence, data analysis, case studies, written reports, essays, presentations, work-based evidence with employer statements.
Qualification awarded
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management
Bursaries
We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website for more information.
Your career and progression
Graduates will be well-placed to continue their studies with a Level 6 top-up degree in a related subject or to seek employment in the global hospitality sector.. Graduates will have excellent employment prospects in hospitality and catering disciplines, for example: the events industry, food and beverage management, pubs, clubs and restaurant management, corporate hospitality, conference and banqueting . Career opportunities are available in hotels, restaurants, cruise ships and event venues. The course covers both front and back of house so provides opportunities in kitchen management and product development.
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Nottingham College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support.
Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application.
Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
Applicants must have already passed (or expect to achieve) a full Level 4 qualification in a related subject.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0. |
English Language requirements for entry to this programme https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/study/higher-education
Applicants must have already passed (or expect to achieve) a full Level 4 qualification in a related subject.
Mature applicants with extensive industrial experience are welcome to apply and we will be happy to consider the application on its individual merits.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £8250 | Year 1 |
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support.
Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application:.
Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
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