Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Business and Hospitality Management

Introduction

Learn from members of the British Hospitality Association as you broaden your experience and knowledge of business and hospitality management.

The hospitality sector employs 3.2 million people in the UK, representing 10% of all employment, 6% of businesses, and 5% of GDP. And yet the sector continues to unlock its full potential as one of the biggest engines for growth in the economy.

2020 was a difficult year for hospitality, but consumers remain eager to visit hospitality venues. The economy will look to the hospitality sector to spearhead the UK’s post-pandemic economic revival.

Study BSc (Hons) Business and Hospitality Management in London, and play your part in this exciting sector.

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At ARU London, the structure of our degree course supports your understanding and evaluation of business concepts of management. But it also prepares you to work in the hospitality sector through extensive use of contemporary case studies, guest speakers and off-site visits.

This synthesis allows you to develop your knowledge while gaining commercial awareness and expertise in the industry.

We’re a proud member of the British Hospitality Association and our lecturers have a wealth of industry contacts, so you’ll have ample opportunity to network and build contacts.

Course options

• 3 years
• 4 years with foundation year

Key facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: January
• LOCATION: ARU London
• ENTRY: UCAS code: 1N22
• FEE (UK AND EU STUDENTS):
  • £9,250 UK students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year)
  • £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and assessment

3 years (full-time)

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Year 1

In Year 1 we’ll focus on your understanding of business sustainability, scope, and organisational structure in the hospitality sector.

You’ll be introduced to the origins and development of hospitality, and enhance your insight into today’s hospitality, tourism, and events management sector. We’ll explore design, direction, and control of facilities, processes, and activities required to deliver quality service – as well as identifying the importance of a business’s approach to long-term success, from dedication to customer satisfaction.

We’ll look at the wider business set-up, exploring performance contributions from human resources, operations scheduling, quality control, service supply relations, as well as economic concepts, accounting principles, and mathematics.

Throughout Year 1, you’ll develop employability skills through learning methods such as critical thinking and group work.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods, including coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to take part in ongoing problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our virtual learning environment.

All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve the transferable skills that employers look for.

Core modules

• Hospitality, Tourism and Events Environment
• Academic and Professional Skills
• Managing Quality in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
• Business Finance

Year 2

Year 2 introduces you to different customer service functions and their importance to the success of hospitality organisations. You’ll identify how these customer service functions create and sustain advantages over the competition.

We’ll explore the role that HR management plays in the strategic planning and development of domestic and multinational organisations, alongside the role of marketing in implementing and controlling planning processes. We take time to evaluate alternative approaches in marketing, looking at short and long-term organisation and market demands.

We’ll also apply theoretical business development concepts and models to hospitality practice and examine the unique characteristics of its products and services.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods, including coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to take part in ongoing problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our virtual learning environment.

All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve the transferable skills that employers look for.

Core modules

• Customer Service for Tourism and Hospitality
• Managing Human Resources
• Principles and Practice of Marketing
• Hospitality Management
• Sustainability in Career Development

Year 3

In your final year, you’ll look at global factors that impact hospitality and tourism industries, through literature research, case studies, and collaborative working. Together, we’ll evaluate an organisation's situation, analysis, selection of strategic alternatives, and implementation and evaluation of strategic plans.

We’ll also examine theoretical and practical approaches to leading change, with emphasis on people management issues and discussions on different types of leaders and organisational change.

You’ll learn about the history of public venues, business management, finance, ticketing, safety, and booking, and evaluate real-world examples of invoices, cash flows, rental agreements, and financial statements. Finally, your Undergraduate Major Project is a chance to carry out individual research, based upon a real-world case study.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods, including coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to take part in ongoing problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our virtual learning environment.

All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve the transferable skills that employers look for.

Core modules

• Live Project
• Executing Business Strategy
• Contemporary Issues
• Undergraduate Major Project Leadership

Entry requirements

• Standard entry requirements:
  • ARU London's standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, eg BCC.
  • Alternatively, ARU London asks for:
    • Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
    • Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
    • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
    • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.
• All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Fees and paying for university

Tuition fees and student loans for UK students (2023/24)

• £9,250 UK students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year)

Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)

• £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Facilities

• Campus facilities:
  • large breakout areas with space for you to work and socialise, furnished with sofas and chairs for a more relaxed environment
  • multiple study pods, perfect for group work or personal study.
• Student support:
  • learning resources that are available to all students. Learn, at different stages, the Microsoft Office suite, increasing your study and employability skills
  • experienced wellbeing advisors and counsellors offering assistance with mental, physical, medical, and/or learning conditions
  • the iCentre, a one-stop shop for enquiries, directing you to the best team or service.

Careers

In today’s competitive jobs market, graduates need to stand out from the crowd to secure that all-important first job after university.

Your lecturers at ARU London all have first-hand experience of business, and many continue to work in the hospitality sector. You can be confident that the content of your course is relevant to the demanding, constantly evolving world of contemporary business. Furthermore, you will study business from a practical and academic perspective.

Our lecturers have a wealth of contacts and you’ll be studying alongside students from around the world, and we are a proud member of the British Hospitality Association. All great for networking!

Being one of the most important financial and business centres in the world, London is a world-class hospitality hub, offering the best examples of service and luxury accommodation. Our employability team can assist you to secure a part-time hospitality job while you study, too.

During your studies, there will be opportunities to participate in our Employability Scheme with the specific objective of enhancing your employment prospects. This includes CV workshops, interview techniques, career counselling and visits from prospective employers.