Hospitality Management

The course focuses on technical and managerial skills and knowledge needed to work in and lead hospitality organisations. Our bespoke pathways – available to take in Year 2 and Year 3 – give you the opportunity to further specialise in either events management or tourism management, or to continue with your broad hospitality management training.

This course offers ample opportunities to apply your learning in real life settings, through our partnership with leading local hospitality, events and tourism employers.

Experiences are at the heart of this Hospitality Management course and offer you a wealth of opportunities to design, plan, deliver and evaluate practical, industry-related projects, in every year of study. These projects are supported by our extensive network of industry and third sector partners, so that by the time you graduate you already have substantial evidence of your professional skillset, which will support your transition into graduate roles. The course also provides numerous opportunities for you to engage in field visits, sector-specific professional experience, additional (extra-curricular) project work and to grow your own professional network with hospitality, events and tourism professionals within the region, nationally and internationally.

Ranked 16th for Satisfied with Teaching for Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism✱
Ranked 20th for Graduate Outcomes for Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism✱✱
Ranked 12th for Satisfied with Feedback for Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism✱✱✱

✱Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism Subject table, filtered by Satisfied with Teaching
✱✱Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism Subject table, filtered by Graduate Outcomes
✱✱✱Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism Subject table, filtered by Satisfied with Feedback

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

Why choose the University of Northampton?
At the University of Northampton, you’ll benefit from a supportive, career-focused experience designed to help you succeed.
Personalised learning
Study in small groups led by expert academics, with dedicated one-to-one support. Our close-knit community ensures you receive individual guidance while being challenged to achieve your best.
Built for your future
Whatever your goals, we’ll help you get there. You’ll develop valuable skills, discover your strengths, and gain real-world experience - so you’re ready to stand out when applying for jobs or further study.
Guaranteed accommodation
We guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time first-year students who apply and accept their offer by June 2027✱.
Exceptional student benefits
You’ll receive a brand-new laptop at no additional cost✱✱, and all essential textbooks are available through our library - helping you save money throughout your studies.
A modern campus experience
Study at our student-led purpose-built Waterside Campus, designed to provide an inspiring and dynamic environment for learning and student life. Visit us at an Open Day to see it for yourself.
The Northampton Employment Promise
We’re confident you’ll graduate ready to launch your career. If you’re not in employment within six months, you’ll receive dedicated support from a Careers Development Consultant. If you’re still seeking opportunities after that, we’ll offer you a paid internship.

✱ Eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information
✱✱ Eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information

STAGE 1
• Introduction to Hospitality, Events & Tourism (Compulsory)
• Business Practice in Hospitality, Events & Tourism (Compulsory)
• Hospitality, Events & Tourism Live Project (Compulsory)
• Principles of Sustainability for Hospitality, Events & Tourism Industries (Compulsory)
• Professional Development of Essentials for Hospitality, Events & Tourism (Compulsory)

STAGE 2
Shared for all pathways:
• Managing Projects, People and Profit in Hospitality, Events & Tourism (Compulsory)
• Investigations into Hospitality, Events & Tourism Practice (Compulsory)
• Professional Development in Hospitality, Events & Tourism Practice (Compulsory)
• Marketing and Consumer Behaviour in Hospitality, Events & Tourism (Compulsory)

Hospitality Pathway:
• Organisational Cultures in Hospitality (Compulsory)
• Impactful Innovation in Hospitality (Compulsory)

Tourism Pathway:
• Visitor Attraction Insights (Compulsory)
• Exploring Responsible Tourism (Compulsory)

Events Pathway:
• Event Health & Safety (Compulsory)
• Live Event (Compulsory)

OPTIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR
• The Placement Year Experience: Organisations in Context (compulsory)

STAGE 3
Shared for all pathways:
• Hospitality, Events & Tourism Live Client Project (Compulsory)
• Hospitality, Events & Tourism Research Project (Compulsory)
• Your Professional Futures (Compulsory)

Hospitality Pathway:
• Sustainability in Hospitality (Compulsory)
• Designing Hospitality Experiences (Compulsory)

Tourism Pathway:
• Responsible Tourism in Action (Compulsory)
• International Destination Management (Compulsory)

Events Pathway:
• Marketing Communications for Events (Compulsory)
• Strategic and Sustainable Event Operations (Compulsory)

Module information is quoted for 25/26 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly. 26/27 entry modules will be released in June 2026.

A variety of individual and group-based assessments are used including reports, presentations, podcasts, posters, e-portfolios, projects, client briefs, videos and professional discussions/interviews. All assessments are designed based on industry work products you are likely to encounter in your work post-graduation, and give you excellent opportunities to develop these skills before you enter the workplace.