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International/EU: £14,415 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
Course summary
Study a robust programme of hospitality-specific and business modules and gain a qualification that combines research, business acumen and real-world work experience.
Prepare for a wide range of exciting hospitality management roles and become globally, socially, and ethically aware of the contemporary business environment within which the industry operates.
Have the opportunity to work across the UK and abroad through internship and placement opportunities with world-renowned brands, as well as opportunities to learn a language or study abroad.
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Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
Student View
Watch student Zoe Wesson talk about what it’s like to study on this course
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You are taught by lecturers with a rich industry background – from serving the Queen to opening new hotels and owning catering businesses – who infuse teaching with research, industry expertise and passion for hospitality. You will be provided with a challenging and supportive learning environment where you will experience 'hands-on' practical learning combined with a traditional classroom environment.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- problem-solving exercises
- presentations
- workshops and practical sessions in our state-of-the art facilities
- field trips
- site visits
- work with external organisations
There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
Course leaders and tutors
Michail Papaioannou
Senior LecturerMichael joined Sheffield Hallam as a Senior Lecturer in International Hotel Management. He also teaches on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses on the topics … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
Your future employability is at the heart of everything we do and the course includes an optional placement year. Through our relationships with local, national and international employers we can help you to secure a great placement year and support you while you are there. Recent placements have taken place at • Fischers Restaurant, Baslow • Derby Conference Centre, Derby • Westin Resort, South Carolina • Hilton Worldwide, Shanghai.
Alternatively you can pursue an accelerated degree by participating in our Learning in the Workplace programme, where you combine your studies with a semester spent working abroad. These opportunities will help you to build an eye-catching CV to impress future employers.
Live projects
Broaden your experience in the workplace while developing your CV and gaining credits towards your degree. You can spend a semester in industry and complete your studies in three years, rather than four by continuing to study alongside your work placement.
Opportunities for learning are not just limited to the classroom. Your final year requires you to consult directly with a hospitality business to resolve a real-life business issue. Depending on the specialist route you have chosen you may: plan and deliver a hospitality event, engage in culinary product development or design and analyse a hospitality marketing campaign.
Networking opportunities
Industry interaction comes formally through visiting speakers and informally through our association with the Institute of Hospitality, our strong alumni network and the activities of our hospitality society. We're proud to be one of the founding partners of the Classroom to Boardroom event, which introduces you to a variety of stakeholders through the medium of round table discussions and networking activities.
Competitions
You're encouraged to participate in competitions which celebrate success within the industry. Previous students have been winners or finalists of The Young Guns competition, an industry award that recognises those who have excelled during their placement year. Students have also participated in Passion 4 Hospitality, Young Hoteliers Summit and Zest Quest Asia and many others.
Future careers
The hospitality industry is the UK’s third largest employer accounting for 9% of total UK jobs. The course prepares you for managerial roles within the following sectors:
- Hotels and accommodations
- Restaurants and foodservice
- Pubs, bars and coffee shops
- Meetings, exhibitions, conferences and events
- Theme parks and visitor attractions
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:
- Hotels and accommodations
- Marriott International
- Hilton Hotels and Resorts
- Intercontinental Hotels Group
- The Red Carnation Hotel Collection
- Four Seasons
- Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
- Bill’s Restaurant and Bar
- Pizza ExpressMitchells and Butlers
- Baxter Storey
- Compass Group
- Sodexo
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the international hospitality professional membership body for managers and aspiring managers who work and study in the hospitality industry.
This course is accredited by EPAS. Only three universities hold this accreditation at undergraduate level, which recognises the academic rigour, employability, internationalisation and research that underpins the course. The continuous improvement that EPAS requires means that you will benefit from international partnerships, and more opportunities to work study and aboard.
Student success story
As part of the learning in the workplace scheme, student Amy Scott travelled to Colorado in the USA to spend nine months working for the famous Stanley Hotel. Find out more about her experience.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- a state-of-the-art kitchen and restaurant space
- specific software applications
- computer simulations of hotel operations
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 104
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
- BCC at A Level
- DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies
GCSE
- English language or literature at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade D or 3
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
• entry with prior credit - we consider applications for direct entry to the final year from those holding Higher National Diplomas or equivalent qualifications
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.
We also welcome applications from people studying craft-based courses. For example: Level 3 Advanced Professional Cookery; Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Supervision in Food & Beverage Services.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Academic And Professional Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Business Analysis For The Service Sector | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Hospitality Principles And Practices | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Hospitality Process And Decision Making | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Marketing Communications | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Global Food, Drink And Society | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Academic Research Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Hotel And Resort Outlet Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Managing Food And Beverage Operations | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: People And Organisations In Context | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Revenue Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Enterprise And Small Business In Tourism, Hospitality And Events | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Managing Hospitality Resources | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Critical Approaches In Hospitality Marketing, Experiences And Analytics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Hospitality Management Consultancy | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Research Project | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Strategic Management In International Hospitality And Tourism | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Food Supply Chain Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Hotel Operational Analysis | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
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