Hospitality Management (top-up)

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.