University of the Highlands and Islands
BA (Hons) Hospitality Management
Perth, United Kingdom
BA
DURATION
8 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 15,870
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
What is special about this course?
Make the most of an incredible opportunity to study and work with the best in Scottish hospitality by joining us on our BA (Hons) Hospitality Management. Gain a world-renowned qualification in a country that excels in the field, with paid placements in partner organisations or your existing workplace.
Have the experience of a lifetime, with interviews at our partners across Perthshire, including the world-renowned Gleneagles Hotel, and guaranteed placements in the local area. Enjoy a beautiful work setting in our rooftop restaurant looking across the city of Perth, and work alongside trainee chefs to create traditional and fusion Scottish recipes, fine dining menus, gastro-style burgers and a range of cuisines to offer the experience of local and international cultures.
Work closely with our Professional Cookery course, plus local and international students, to create and run every element of the themed events held in the Brahan restaurant: working on everything from the props to the room design, engage with customers and support each other as a team throughout your course. In year 2, it's your turn! Choose your theme, plan your event and run your own night as general manager, with support from the rest of your group; with recent themes as varied as Phantom of the Opera, Disney, Field to Fork, Alice in Wonderland, and the Elements, there are incredible opportunities to unleash your creativity, while gathering all of the knowledge you'll need to be a success in the Hospitality industry.
Special features
- Paid placements in partner organisations or your existing workplace
- Globally-recognised, well-established qualification
- Guest lecturers and industry speakers, on-campus and off-site visits
- Created with a focus on integration, collaboration, and providing an authentic industry experience
- Theme nights with the opportunity to run your own event as general manager
Year 1 - HNC
Year one of the course is either:
Year 2 - DipHE
You will study the following core modules:
- Food and beverage operations (S1+S2)
- Work placement: team working and communication (S1+S2)
- Event planning and organisation (S1+S2)
- Skills for hospitality managers (S1)
- Marketing fundamentals (S2)
- Management accounting (S2)
Year 3 - BA
You will study the following core modules:
- Work placement: industry specific skills (S1+S2)
- Quality customer care in the hospitality industry (S1)
Collaborating in the digital economy (S1) - Corporate responsibility and sustainability in hospitality (S1)
- Research skills (S2)
- Marketing communications (S2)
Year 4 - BA (Hons)
You will study the following core modules:
- Dissertation (S1+S2)
- Work placement: professional development (S1+S2)
- Business strategy (S1)
- Major event analysis (S2)
You will also choose one of the following option modules:
- Global management (S1)
- Strategic marketing (S2)
Start date
- September
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- Part-time (structured)
- You will undertake this course:
- on-campus, in face-to-face lectures and tutorials
- in our on-site restaurant in a controlled, simulated work environment
- and online, via our virtual learning environment
- You will also pursue industry-based work experience, via paid placements in partner organisations or your existing workplace
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 4 years @ 40 hours per week
- Part-time (structured): 8 years @ 20 hours per week
Where can I study my course?
- Perth
EU scholarship
EEA/EU/Swiss nationals living in this region for the past 3 years will receive an automatic scholarship of £4,000 - with the fourth year of study free!
United States - Federal Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Aid can be used to cover tuition fees for American students studying on-campus in Scotland.
Canada - Federal Aid
Federal Aid can be used to cover tuition fees for Canadian students studying on-campus in Scotland, as well as the majority of the Canadian provinces' student aid programmes.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be equipped to consider careers in:
- Hotel management
- Food and beverage management
- Events management
Can I progress into further study?
On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Hospitality Management, and with relevant professional experience, you may wish to progress onto one of the following postgraduate courses:
- MSc Tourism
- MSc Hospitality
- MSc International Hospitality Management
- MSc Tourism and Hospitality