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Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management (Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship - Open University)

Open University
Hospitality & Catering

Course Overview

Widely recognised as the best combination of on the job training and higher level study. The programme enables employees to undertake a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management while in employment. Please note - you must upload a CV and personal statement in support of your application. A number of trips are organised as part of the programme which incur a financial cost to the Student. Additional qualifications to enhance skills for employment may be included in the course and fees associated with these are the responsibility of the student/employer. Day trips, site visits and guest speakers play an important part of the programme along with additional qualifications to enhance employability and individual skills sets and it is recommended that all aspects are engaged with throughout the entire programme of study.
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    2.5 Years
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

The College’s course offering and timetabling for the 2026/27 academic year will be confirmed mid-May 2026.

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Open University Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date:
    Fees:
    Part time per annum fee to be confirmed

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • A range of modules will be taken across the course duration
  • (Optional) : A range of modules will be taken across the course duration
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

48 UCAS Tariff points + GCSE English Grade C or equivalent (e.g. Essential Skills Level 2 Communication). Access - 40%. Prior Learning may provide an entry route for applicants who do not meet any of the above criteria, contact admission for additional information admissions@nwrc.ac.uk

ROI Requirements

ILC - 48 UCAS Points plus OLC (Grade O4 or above) in English; Access - 40%. Prior Learning may provide an entry route for applicants who do not meet any of the above criteria, contact admission for additional information admissions@nwrc.ac.uk

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

You will need to be in employment or about to take up employment in a company relevant to your chosen profession. You can be an existing employee upskilling and moving to a new job role or a newly recruited employee taking up a permanent contract of employment.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Other - A number of trips are organised as part of the programme which incur a financial cost to the Student

What's Next?

Further Study

If pathways to HLA level 6 - 7 studies exist then participants may wish to consider continuing their progression as a Higher Level Apprentice. Successful completion of the Foundation Degree with appropriate grades provides HLA students the opportunity to progress to a range of universities to complete Honours level programmes. Exemptions for modules already achieved will be determined by the specific degree applied to as well as the Universities regulations in relation to exemptions.

Career Prospects

Progression to higher level study.

Enquiry

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    My time studying Art & Design at Limavady campus allowed me to fully develop my creative and technical skills that I use every day running my own business, Amity Tattoo, in Ballymoney.
    Abigail Smyth (Art & Design)
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    I was given so many opportunities, such as producing the college’s first ever official podcast, Talk NWRC. After graduation I got my first job as a Marketing Assistant with a local PR agency!
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