Duration: Two years, with the option for students to either enter employment upon completion or progress to a top-up programme. 
Tuition Fees: 2026/2027 Fees: £9,790 per annum 
COURSE OVERVIEW
WHY GET A FOUNDATION DEGREE IN APPLIED HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT?
With LCCA’s Applied Hospitality Management degree, you’ll develop the strategic, operational and digital skills needed to create exceptional hospitality experiences in one of the world’s most dynamic industries. Combining hospitality management theory with practical application, you’ll learn how to design memorable customer experiences, lead service teams and manage innovative, sustainable hospitality operations across a wide range of global service environments.
Throughout the course, you’ll build expertise in service management, experience design, digital marketing, leadership, strategic management and business innovation while exploring how technology, AI and changing consumer expectations are transforming the hospitality sector. Through live projects, strategic simulations, service design challenges and applied business activities, you’ll develop the confidence, commercial awareness and professional skills employers value.
By completing the programme, you’ll have developed a professional portfolio, practical industry experience and the confidence to pursue careers across hospitality operations, guest experience, service management and events, or progress to Level 6 study. You’ll gain the strategic mindset, digital capability and leadership skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving global hospitality industry.
Skills You’ll learn
- Hospitality operations management
- Experience design and guest journeys
- Strategic hospitality management
- Leadership and team management
- Digital marketing and customer engagement
- Service innovation
- Business strategy
- Financial analysis and commercial decision-making
- Sustainable hospitality practices
- Project management
- Professional communication and collaboration
- Research and consultancy
COURSE STRUCTURE
What will you learn on a Applied Hospitality Management course?
You’ll progress from the core principles of global service management and digital hospitality to strategic leadership, experience design and business decision-making, applying your learning through live industry projects, strategic simulations, service design challenges and applied business projects. This two-year Foundation Degree also provides a pathway to Level 6 study, allowing you to progress to a full BA (Hons) Top-Up degree.
Year 1: Build your hospitality management knowledge and professional confidence
In Year 1, you’ll develop a strong foundation in hospitality management, digital innovation and customer experience while building the academic, professional and practical skills needed to succeed in the global service industry. Through industry case studies, practical projects and digital activities, you’ll explore how hospitality organisations create value, deliver exceptional service and respond to changing customer expectations.
Global Service Management
Explore how hospitality and service organisations operate within a global economy. You’ll examine service excellence, cultural intelligence and ethical business practices while developing an understanding of how organisations deliver outstanding customer experiences across diverse international markets.
Contemporary Digital Marketing
Develop the skills needed to engage customers in today’s digital hospitality landscape. You’ll explore customer behaviour, digital channels, social media, e-commerce and ethical AI tools while learning how organisations create impactful marketing strategies that build brands and drive customer engagement.
Digital Enterprise and Innovation
Discover how innovation and digital technologies are transforming hospitality businesses. You’ll explore design thinking, entrepreneurship and digital business models while developing creative solutions and practical skills to launch and grow innovative service concepts.
Academic and Professional Development
Develop the academic, research and professional skills needed for higher education and future employment. You’ll strengthen your communication, digital literacy, research and employability skills while building a professional profile that prepares you for careers in hospitality management.
Year 2: Develop your strategic hospitality leadership skills
In Year 2, you’ll build on your hospitality knowledge while developing the strategic, commercial and leadership capabilities needed to manage hospitality organisations in a competitive global industry. Through applied projects, strategic simulations and consultancy-style challenges, you’ll strengthen your ability to lead teams, design memorable experiences and make informed business decisions.
Strategic Leadership & Management
Develop the leadership skills needed to inspire teams and manage organisational change. You’ll explore leadership theories, organisational culture and inclusive management while learning how to motivate diverse teams and respond confidently to business challenges.
Strategic Experience Design
Discover how memorable hospitality experiences are created through innovative design and strategic thinking. You’ll explore experience design, customer journeys, wellbeing and sustainability while developing creative concepts that deliver value for both customers and organisations.
Strategic Management in Hospitality and Events
Develop the strategic thinking needed to lead hospitality and event organisations. You’ll explore competitive strategy, business analysis, innovation and sustainable decision-making while using real-world scenarios and simulations to solve complex industry challenges.
Applied Business Project
Apply your knowledge to a real hospitality or service management challenge through an independent research project. You’ll investigate a contemporary business issue, analyse evidence and develop professional recommendations, demonstrating your ability to deliver practical solutions to real-world industry problems.
What jobs can I get with an Applied Hospitality Management degree?
An Applied Hospitality Management degree can prepare you for careers across hospitality, guest experience, operations and service management. Students develop the strategic, operational and digital skills needed to succeed in a fast-changing global hospitality industry, with opportunities to progress into management roles or continue to Level 6 study.
Some examples include:
• Hotel Operations Supervisor
• Guest Experience Manager
• Hospitality Operations Coordinator
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Front Office Manager
• Hospitality Marketing Executive
• Customer Experience Specialist
• Event Operations Coordinator
• Hospitality Project Coordinator
• Service Excellence Manager
• Boutique Hospitality Entrepreneur
• Hospitality Consultant
Blended Delivery
A combination of on-campus learning and self-paced online study, designed to fit around your schedule.
Face-to-Face Learning (15%)
Attend one full day or two evenings per week.
Take part in lectures, seminars, workshops, and business simulations.
Participate in industry visits and guest lectures.
Access to a range of support services including drop-in consultation sessions, one-to-one mentoring, and Careers & Employability workshops, all designed to enhance your academic success and professional development.
Peer-to-peer learning, drop-in sessions with tutors.
Asynchronous Learning (25%)
Self-paced online activities, E-learning courses, educational videos, interactive discussion forums and quizzes.
Tutor support with regular check-ins.
Independent Learning (60%)
Research, reading, and project work.
| Overall Methods of Assessment | Written Exams: | Practical Exams: | Coursework: |
| Level 4 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Level 5 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Assessment is varied and inclusive, including:
- Portfolios & Reports
- Individual Project output
- Group Enterprise Proposals
- Presentations & Reflective Journals
- Case Study Projects & Pitches
Ongoing formative feedback and clear expectations support your continuous development.
On successful completion of this course, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of career paths in the hospitality and event management industries, such as:
Event Coordinator / Producer
Hospitality Supervisor / Manager
Venue and Guest Services Coordinator
Conference and Exhibition Planner
Corporate Events and Marketing Support
This course is also ideal preparation for progression to a top-up BA (Hons) degree or further study in business, tourism or management.
WHAT’S IT LIKE STUDYING AT LCCA?
Career Focus: at LCCA, you’ll find excellent teaching, career-focused learning and a welcoming environment that encourages you to thrive.
Dedicated Facilities: our campuses are equipped with specialist facilities and industry-standard tools, giving you the space and support to push your creativity further.
Industry Insight: our teachers are experts in their fields, enriching your learning experience by giving you access to the latest industry knowledge and networks across their creative specialisms.
Creative Specialist: your LCCA degree is awarded by University for the Creative Arts, the UK’s #2 creative specialist university.
Taught by LCCA’s experienced hospitality and business faculty, the course features:
Associate lecturers with real-world experience in:
Hospitality management
Events and entertainment
Marketing and entrepreneurship
Wine specialism and tourism
Travel safety and financial management
This mix ensures theory meets practice in every aspect of your learning.
We provide dedicated facilities to help you produce work to an industry-standard level and prepare for a bright future. These resources ensure that, upon graduation, you’ll feel ready to start working from day one.
At LCCA, you’ll have access to a wide range of specialist facilities across the college, including:
Mac studios with 110 Apple iMacs, equipped with software such as GameMaker, Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
Our students also have access to online library from ULaw.
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what are the entry requirements for this course?
Standard Entry:
Typical offer levels (e.g., 48 UCAS points) or equivalent international qualifications.
Non-Standard Entry:
For applicants who do not meet standard academic entry criteria, a flexible entry policy will allow for:
No formal qualifications are required, but applicants must have 2 years of relevant work experience and a level of English proficiency to be able to demonstrate understanding of business analysis, effective time management and working with others.
For any non-standard entry, an interview will be required to assess an applicant’s ability to meet the Level 3 qualification criteria/ benchmark.
Assessment via: A Personal Statement explaining motivation and experience and an interview to assess readiness for study.
A written task to evaluate academic ability (if necessary).
Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds apply.
English Language:
• GCSE English at grade C/4 or equivalent
• Functional Skills English Level 2
• Duolingo English Test (DET) 85 minimum
Complete an online application form.
Submit evidence of qualifications and a personal statement.
Attend an interview if required.
Offers are made based on academic background, experience, and commitment to study.
Complete an online application form.
Submit evidence of qualifications and a personal statement.
Attend an interview if required.
Offers are made based on academic background, experience, and commitment to study.
Note:
Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.