Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Fine Art] From University of Derby Arts, Humanities and Education College

We bring hospitality management to life by integrating inspiring work experience in ChesterÕs booming hotels and restaurants into each year of your studies. Our mix of classroom and workplace learning makes our graduates ready to step straight into junior management.Ê You can move quickly up the career ladder.

Our business campus is both state of the art and welcoming. This is a special and unique place that will enable you to flourish and grow from new student to confident hospitality professional.

You are a name here. We value your uniqueness. Throughout the Hospitality Management course offered by the University of Chester, you will be mentored and supported by a Personal Tutor. These are people who will support you through lifeÕs challenges. You will also benefit from our Student Academic Representatives (StARs) who make sure that your voice is heard.

Gain more than just hospitality knowledge and experience by developing the extra skills that employers are seeking. Leave us with the tools to give you an edge at interview and in the workplace.

Why study this course with us?

• Your progress from new student to future hospitality manager will begin from the moment you arrive.
• In your first year learn the nature of hospitality management and get your first taste of working in the industry. Experience the sector through site visits, guest speakers and practical activities. You will also develop key management skills in marketing, customer service, people and organisations.Ê
• In year two, learn more about how the hospitality sector operates and develop your practical management skills. Create and deliver a real live event. Start to shape your career path through a module of your choice and a second work placement that suits your personal interests and ambitions. You might choose to be in the heart of the sector or develop your expertise in a connected area such as marketing or event-planning.Ê
• Broaden your horizons, by taking an optional year-long placement which brings even more life to your course. This will enhance your graduate employment prospects. How does a work placement at Disney sound? You could even spend a year studying hospitality management abroad in Europe, North America, Asia or Australasia.Ê
• Your final year is more geared towards giving you the competitive edge needed to enter your favourite area of hospitality management. Complete your final work placement, carry out an original supervised research project into a subject you select and complete a module designed to equip you to plan the future of your company.

Job prospects

Students may progress to roles in hotels, restaurants and in the wider hospitality, events and tourism industry. The transferable business management and work experience skills taught though the course are also appropriate for employment in many other sectors.ÊÊ