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Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management (Level 5 Foundation Degree - Open University)
Open University
Hospitality & Catering
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- A wide range of modules will be studied in the subject areas of hospitality, tourism & events management.
- Work Based Learning
- Depending on specialist pathway (Hospitality, Tourism or Events))
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
48 UCAS Tariff points + GCSE English Grade C or equivalent (eg. Essential Skills Level 2 Literacy). Access – 40%. Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be eligible to apply through APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). For details, visit: www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply. Attendance at an information session is requiredROI Requirements
48 UCAS Points plus OLC (Grade O4 or above) in English; Access – 40%. Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be eligible to apply through APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). For details, visit: www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply. Attendance at an information session is requiredAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
Placement is a compulsory part of the programme and this can be undertaken at home or abroad.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Field Trips - £40
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Kits - £40
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Other - Optional International Residential, approximately £400 - £500. Additional qualifications to enhance skills for employment are included in the course and fees associated with these are £80.
What's Next?
Further Study
This course is a degree in its own right but also offers progression opportunities to top up degrees at other HE Institutions or Universities within the UK or Ireland.Career Prospects
You can also progress into a number of career pathways within the sectors of Hospitality, Tourism, Travel and Events.Enquiry
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I completed two 3-month work placements in Belgium and Fuerteventura with the Erasmus+ programme. I was so grateful for the opportunity as it allowed me to gain valuable industry knowledge and experience. I’ve currently been offered a 6-month position in Turkey as a Holiday Rep with TUI.Daria Hrywniak (Hospitality & Tourism Management) -
My time at NWRC gave me the confidence to open my own Beauty Salon. Now I'm a part-time lecturer for the College.Vanessa Canning (Hair & Beauty)