Program Overview

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Introduction to International Hospitality Management

The International Hospitality Management degree from the University of Surrey provides students with a solid foundation in core management principles and practical expertise needed to thrive in the dynamic hospitality industry. This program is supported by the university's world-leading reputation, strong industry connections, and outstanding graduate employability.

Key Course Information

• Course Options: BSc (Hons) and BSc (Hons) with placement
• Typical Offer: BCC-CCC for BSc (Hons) and BCC-CCC for BSc (Hons) with placement
• Start Date: September 2026
• Full Time: 3 years for BSc (Hons) and 4 years for BSc (Hons) with placement
• UK Fees: To be confirmed
• Overseas Fees: ｣22,900
• Subject Area: Hospitality, events, tourism, and transport
• UCAS Code: N220 for BSc (Hons) and N221 for BSc (Hons) with placement
• Campus: Stag Hill

Why Choose This Course?

• Surrey is consistently ranked one of the UK's top universities for hospitality, tourism, transport, travel, and heritage studies.
• The program offers award-winning Professional Training placements in the UK or abroad, providing invaluable practical experience and enhancing employability in the global hospitality industry.
• Students can shape their degree to match their passions and career aspirations by selecting from a wide range of optional modules.
• The program prepares students for senior managerial roles in the thriving hospitality sector, with opportunities in hotels, casinos, cruise ships, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Statistics

• 94% of Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes 2025, HESA).
• The University of Surrey is ranked 3rd in the world for hospitality and tourism management in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025.
• The university is ranked 3rd in the UK for tourism, transport, travel, and heritage studies in the Complete University Guide 2026.

Course Details

What You Will Study

The Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management combines the study of core business and management areas with industry-based practical experience. Students develop practical skills in several on-campus establishments, including the Lakeside restaurant, private dining room, and coffee shop.

Foundation Year

For students who don't meet the entry requirements, a Business, Economics, Hospitality, and Tourism Management Foundation Year is available. This extra year of study develops skills and makes it easier to start at the university. Upon successful completion, students can progress to the first year of their degree.

Course Structure

The academic year is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each, with a period of teaching, revision/directed learning, and assessment. The structure follows clear educational aims tailored to each program, outlined in the program specifications.

Modules

Modules are indicative and subject to teaching availability, student demand, and class size caps. The University operates a credit framework for all taught programs based on a 15-credit tariff.

Year 1 - BSc (Hons)

Semester 1

• Compulsory Modules:
  • SERVICES MARKETING
  • FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
  • THE VISITOR ECONOMY AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Semester 2

• Compulsory Modules:
  • FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN SERVICE INDUSTRIES
  • FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT
  • ROOMS DIVISION MANAGEMENT
  • SUSTAINABILITY IN EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY

Year 2 - BSc (Hons)

Semester 1

• Compulsory Modules:
  • MANAGING ORGANISATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES
  • APPLIED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN SERVICES
  • UNDERSTANDING REVENUE MANAGEMENT
• Optional Modules:
  • GASTRONOMY
  • DESTINATION MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
  • VENUE MANAGEMENT

Semester 2

• Compulsory Modules:
  • OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
  • DIGITAL INNOVATION AND DATA ANALYTICS
  • DIGITAL MARKETING IN THE VISITOR ECONOMY
• Optional Modules:
  • INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT IN THE VISITOR ECONOMY
  • HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS FIELD TRIP
  • AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

Year 3 - BSc (Hons)

Semester 1

• Compulsory Modules:
  • BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS
  • STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
• Optional Modules:
  • EMPLOYMENT LAW
  • LEADERSHIP
  • DIGITAL EVENTS MANAGEMENT
  • STRATEGIC REVENUE MANAGEMENT
  • LEADING SERVICES ORGANISATIONS
  • CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Semester 2

• Compulsory Modules:
  • INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS
• Optional Modules:
  • HOTEL INVESTMENT
  • DISSERTATION
  • HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS CONSULTANCY
  • STRATEGIC BRAND MANAGEMENT IN EVENT, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
  • BUSINESS PLAN AND START-UP VENTURES
  • CARNIVALS, FESTIVALS, AND THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
  • AI AND STRATEGIC FORESIGHT FOR THE VISITOR ECONOMY

Teaching and Learning

Each 15-credit module involves 150 hours of work, including practical application, group work, independent study, lectures, practical sessions, seminars, tutorials, and workshops.

Assessment

Modules are assessed individually through a combination of coursework, essays, examinations, presentations, and reports.

General Course Information

• Contact Hours: Vary across modules, with full details available from the University of Surrey's module catalogue.
• Timetable: Provided during Welcome Week for new students and at least one week before the start of the semester for later semesters.
• Location: Stag Hill campus.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are highly employable across a wide range of industries, not just within hospitality. They can pursue operational management roles, marketing, human resources, IT, and head office positions in large hospitality-based corporations, or set up their own successful hospitality businesses.

Where Do Our Students Go?

94% of Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management students are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025, HESA). Recent graduates have entered employment in roles such as Graduate Management Trainee, Management Trainee, and Front Desk Management Trainee, with companies like Hilton Worldwide, Grosvenor House JW Marriott Hotel, and Marriott International.

Hear from Our Students

Students praise the program for broadening their horizons, widening their networks, and providing invaluable experiences, such as working in luxury hotels and traveling.

Entry Requirements

• A-Level: BCC-CCC
• BTEC (QCF Level 3) Extended Diploma: DMM-MMM
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 30-31
• European Baccalaureate: 70-68%
• Access to HE Diploma: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 21 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, 18 Level 3 Credits at Merit, and 6 Level 3 Credits at Pass
• GCSE or Equivalent: English language at grade 4 (C) and mathematics at grade 4 (C)
• English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other element

Fees and Funding

• UK Fees: To be confirmed
• Overseas Fees: ｣22,900
• Professional Training Placement Year Fees: Approximately 20% of the full-time UK fees of the academic year
• Scholarships and Bursaries: Available, including the Vice-Chancellor's Future Leaders Award and the University of Surrey Bursary

Placements and Study Abroad

The Professional Training placement scheme offers the chance to spend a year in industry, either in the UK or abroad, with thousands of placement providers, most of which offer pay. Students can also participate in study and work abroad programs, exploring opportunities in over 36 countries worldwide.

Register Your Interest

Prospective students can register their interest in the program through the University of Surrey's website.

Apply

Applications are made through UCAS, with institution code S85 and course codes N220 for BSc (Hons) and N221 for BSc (Hons) with placement.