Duration: Two years, with the option for students to either enter employment upon completion or progress to a top-up programme. 
Tuition Fees: UK/EU citizens – £9,535 per annum 
OVERVIEW
Step into the world of hospitality and events with our Foundation Degree (FdA) in Hospitality and Event Management designed around sustainability, enterprise and real-world experience. This FdA programme equips you with the professional skills and academic knowledge to thrive in the global service industry, while keeping your learning practical, project-based and employment-focused.
From the start, you’ll apply ideas directly through hands-on projects, gaining confidence as you connect theory with practice. Continuous development is built into the course, giving you the chance to reflect on your progress, grow your capabilities and prepare for the next stage of study or your career.
Collaboration sits at the heart of your experience. You’ll work alongside industry experts and peers, applying your creativity and problem-solving skills to real challenges in hospitality and events. By graduation, you’ll have the practical expertise, professional mindset and industry connections to carve out your path in a fast-moving global sector.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Before the course begins, you’ll join My Toolkit for Success, a two-week pre-course programme that supports your transition into higher education. With one-to-one guidance from Student Success Tutors, skills refreshers and preparation workshops, you’ll be ready to start your studies with confidence.
Year 1 (Level 4): Foundations of Hospitality and Events
In your first year, you’ll build confidence and core skills while developing insight into the global service sector and sustainable enterprise.
Introduction to Hospitality and Events Management
In this module, you’ll explore the fundamentals of tourism, hospitality and events, and examine their economic and cultural impact.
Marketing in the Digital Age
In this module, you’ll explore marketing principles, data analysis and customer engagement in the digital world.
Digital Transformation and Business Innovation
In this module, you’ll learn how digital tools drive innovation and support enterprise.
Academic Skills for Success
You’ll build academic confidence through research skills, digital literacy and reflective practice. This module runs across the year to provide continuous support.
Year 2 (Level 5): Applied Strategy and Leadership
In your second year, you will engage with a one-week Successful Transitions Toolkit, a focused programme that supports your progression to Level 5 and helps consolidate your learning from Year 1. In year 2, you’ll apply critical thinking to real-world business issues, explore event experience design and refine your professional judgement.
Leading and Managing Real-World Businesses
You’ll develop insights into leadership, organisational culture, crisis management, and team performance.
Event Design and Experience Creation
In this module you’ll discover how to develop events from concept to delivery, using sensory and audience-centric design.
Strategy and Decision-Making for Hospitality Businesses
You’ll develop skills in analysing internal and external drivers of strategy using a values-led, global perspective to make effective decisions.
Creative Events Project
In this creative project you’ll tackle a live brief with a sustainable solution. You’ll have the opportunity to research, plan, and deliver a creative proposal demonstrating teamwork, judgement, and professionalism.
Upon successful completion of the FdA Hospitality and Event Management course, you can choose to progress to a one-year BA (Hons) top-up degree or step directly into the workforce. Career paths include hospitality and events marketing, operations, project management, entrepreneurship, digital transformation and more.
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.
shape your Future withLCCA
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:
WGSN access and digital library resources through UCA – WGSN is a leading trend forecasting platform for fashion and design businesses.
Fashion studios with 24 industrial sewing machines, overlockers and embroidery machines.
Printmaking studio for hands-on experimentation.
Mac studios with 110 Apple iMacs, equipped with software such as GameMaker, Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
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ENTRY AND ADMISSIONS
Academic Requirements:
Standard Route
48 UCAS points, or
A Levels: DD, or
BTEC Level 3, or
NVQ Level 3, or
Access to HE, or
B2 English level, or
Accepted T Levels: 48 UCAS points
In addition to the above applicants will be required to have three GCSE passes at grade C or above (including Maths and English) or Equivalent qualifications at Level 2 with English and Maths.
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 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 Proficiency ·
GCSE English at grade C/4 or equivalent · Functional Skills English Level 2. ·
Duolingo English Test (DET) 85 minimum preferably no minimum per component
*To see the accepted QCF qualifications, visit: http://uca.ac.uk/study/accepted-qualifications/
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.
*We occasionally make offers below the standard entry criteria for students who have faced challenges that affected their performance and who were expected to achieve higher results.