BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Location: High Wycombe
- Duration: Three Years
- Start Date: April, September 2026 and January 2027
Are you passionate about the hospitality industry? Are you eager to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where each day presents new challenges and opportunities?
Our BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management degree offers a perfect blend of practical hospitality management skills and a comprehensive understanding of the industry's role, both in the UK and globally. This exciting course is ideal for those looking to manage existing hospitality businesses, pursue leadership positions, or even launch new ventures on an international scale.
The service sector and experience economy are now among the largest contributors to the global economy. Our BA International Hospitality Management degree is designed to equip you with the in-demand skills that employers need, ensuring you can take advantage of the wide range of opportunities available in this thriving industry.
As part of the Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME), you’ll benefit from our connections to the industry and have opportunities to gain work experience and build your professional networks. You’ll also be able to take advantage of our connection with the Institute of Hospitality Educational Membership Scheme, the world’s leading, award-winning, professional membership body for hospitality professionals around the globe.
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Our course emphasises practical training through real-world simulations, internships, and industry placements, allowing you to apply your classroom knowledge in dynamic hospitality environments. Placements are an integral part of your course and you’ll explore placement opportunities within a range of our partners.
You will gain hands-on experience across various departments that encompass both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including restaurant service, housekeeping, and conference and events management. These shifts may occasionally involve late finishes and weekend work, giving you the opportunity to experience all aspects of the hospitality sector.
Our course includes dedicated support for securing internships, with a strong network of industry connections that helps you gain valuable work experience and build professional relationships. On your placements you’ll work and gain experience, at an operational level in your first year and will move to more supervisory and managerial roles and capabilities in your second and third year.
We have established strong ties with leading hospitality brands and organisations, providing you with opportunities such as mentoring, live briefs, placements, internships and visits. These include, but are not limited to; Marriott, The Ivy Collection, Vacherin, The Urban Pubs & Bars Company, The Fat Duck Group, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Melia Hotels, Red Carnation Hotels, Firmdale Hotels PLC, and Hotelpartner.
You’ll benefit from regular guest lectures and workshops led by industry experts provide you with insights into current trends, best practices, and career advice directly from professionals in the field. Here you’ll also be able to create connections with experts and build valuable networks. You will also benefit from the industry mentorship programme offered by our partner organisations. In each year you’ll be allocated an industry mentor from one of our great partners, here you’ll have the opportunity to learn directly from successful and hospitality leaders.
As well as this you’ll benefit from trips, site visits and residential field trips to some of the most iconic locations. These include places such as Flat Iron and Zetter Hotels, but may vary from year to year.
You’ll learn from staff with current experience in hospitality and hotel management, with many involved in research within these areas. We will encourage you to grow as a professional, helping you to gain the confidence and flexibility you need to thrive in these diverse industries.
During your time on international hospitality management course, we’ll give you the teachings you’ll need to ensure businesses are sustainable, profitable and provide a high-quality experience for both customers and staff. For aspiring entrepreneurs, our course offers resources and support for developing innovative hospitality concepts, including access to business incubators and mentorship.
With an increasingly interconnected world, our curriculum incorporates international case studies and cross-cultural management, preparing you to thrive in diverse settings and adapt to global hospitality trends and practices, preparing you for a career in the global market. You'll leave BNU and be ready to work in hotels and hospitality anywhere in the world.
What will I study?
Our course is designed to stay ahead of industry trends, offering specialised modules in areas such as Sustainable Hospitality Management, Innovation and Technology in Hospitality and Global Entrepreneurship in Hospitality which equips you with cutting-edge skills. You’ll gain the right balance of transferable skills, specialist knowledge and work-based experience, so upon graduation you’ll be prepared for your future career and will be able to match employer’s needs.
Through dedicated modules you’ll develop your knowledge and skills in technical, supervisory and managerial roles, preparing you for a global industry. We will help you develop solid business principles, alongside contemporary sector knowledge and plenty of hands-on experience working in a range of areas You’ll also have opportunities to explore the multicultural aspects of the world of hospitality, allowing you to gain first-hand experience in different hospitality markets and enhance your global competencies.
We also place a strong emphasis on skills development for the workplace, including presentation skills, research, data analysis, budgeting, negotiation and content planning. Upon graduating from the course you’ll be able to demonstrate a strong consumer understanding and a have mind-set that takes measured risks, perceives and creates opportunities with the resourcefulness to pursue opportunities in an ethical and sustainable way.
You’ll learn about, and reflect on, the impacts of the hospitality industry on the environmental, economic, social, and cultural fabric of society. You’ll also be able to recognise and consider the management disciplines which underpin the management of the hospitality industry and their individual operations.
Gain a strong understanding of the markets, customers’ needs and behaviour, and other drivers of change that affect the development of the hospitality industry and their products from an entrepreneurial point of view. This will enable you to develop effective management strategies for hospitality organisations and enterprises.
You’ll develop the necessary skills required to manage a successful hospitality business including technical, supervisory and managerial skills and techniques with a specific application to the international world of hospitality.
By collaborating with institutions such as Buckinghamshire New University, we not only shape the future workforce but also identify promising individuals who can bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our business.Kerry Crompton-Harris People Director at Compass
How will I be taught and assessed?
On our BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management, you’ll study at our High Wycombe Campus, where you’ll be able to explore the world of hospitality management.
You’ll learn from a dedicated course team, ensuring you receive mentorship and insights from professionals who understand the challenges and opportunities within the hospitality industry. We place a strong emphasis on developing leadership and managerial skills, preparing you to take on significant roles within the hospitality industry through workshops, team projects, and leadership training.
You’ll benefit from our strong employer, industry and trade association links as well as case studies, debates, competitions, masterclasses and placement opportunities with our industry partners. We invite guest speakers to deliver sessions, so you can learn from their experiences, expertise and insights whenever possible.
During our course you will spend time in the classroom learning the theoretical elements that underpin your knowledge base. You will also spend time in the working environment of our industry partners, gaining experience throughout the course in: reception, restaurants, housekeeping and conference and events.
You will be assessed in a variety of ways and these are spread out across the year to help make the workload manageable.
Assessment methods include group works and individual work, such as:
- essays
- presentations
- pitches
- dragons den style assessments
- case studies
- professional development
- industry briefs and projects
- practical activities
Hospitality has a dynamic and fast-paced nature. It's an industry that never stands still, constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing needs and preferences of guests. From adopting cutting-edge technology to enhance guest experiences to pioneering sustainable practices to minimise environmental impact, hospitality professionals are at the forefront of driving positive change.Dawn Lawrence Founder of Hospitality Jobs UK (HJUK)
What are the course entry requirements?
A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112
UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application.
We also accept applicants who have achieved the Access to HE Diploma (QAA approved) with 60 credits overall and 45 credits at Level 3.
As an inclusive University, we recognise that applicants who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required for entry to this course. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in your application – in particular your personal statement - to help us decide on your eligibility for the course.
International students for whom English is a second language require an IELTS score of 6.0, with no area below 5.5 (or a recognised equivalent).
If you have studied qualifications in another country, please check our requirements on the Your Country page.
Modules
This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.
What are the tuition fees
Home
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Home, Academic Year 2026 - 2027: £9,790 per year *
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Home, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £9,535 per year *
International
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Overseas/International, Academic Year 2026 - 2027: £15,910 per year *
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Overseas/International, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £15,150 per year *
Please note all of the 2026/27 academic year fees stated are subject to parliamentary procedure. Tuition fees are expected to increase each academic year in line with the maximum permitted value set by the Government for that academic year. The expected rise for Home undergraduate students (including those on a foundation year course), may impact both new and continuing students.
What are my career opportunities?
Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. Our Careers and Employability Team also help you find employment after graduation.
Our strong links with employers enables our programmes to be developed to closely match their needs. This gives graduates great employment opportunities upon completion of their degree.
Our BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management helps prepare you for a range of career possibilities, such as;
- expert operatives
- supervisors
- junior managers.
Creative ‘intrapreneurs’ and start-up business entrepreneurs (niche services) have also been defined for the hotel, meetings and events, banqueting and business venues.
Course leader
- Associate Dean (Education) for College of Leadership and Innovation
