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Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management (Level 5 Foundation Degree - Open University)

Open University
Hospitality & Catering

Course Overview

This programme has been designed to prepare you for a career in the Hospitality, Tourism & Events industry. Exemptions for modules already achieved will be determined by the specific progression degree you apply to as well as the Universities regulations in relation to exemptions. A number of trips are organised as part of the programme which incur a financial cost to the Student. Mandatory day trips, approximately £40. Optional International Residential, approximately £400 - £500. Additional qualifications to enhance skills for employment are included in the course and fees associated with these are £80. Day trips, site visits and guest speakers play an important part of the programme along with additional qualifications to enhance employability and individual skills sets and it is recommended that all aspects are engaged with throughout the entire programme of study.
  • Start Date
    8 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 years full time / 2.5 years part time
  • Campus
    Strand Road

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  • Course: Open University Level 5 Foundation Degree Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 08/09/2025
    Fees:
     £2,500 per annum (subject to change)
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Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • A wide range of modules will be studied in the subject areas of hospitality, tourism & events management.
  • Work Based Learning
  • Depending on specialist pathway (Hospitality, Tourism or Events))
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

48 UCAS Tariff points + GCSE English Grade C or equivalent (eg. Essential Skills Level 2 Literacy). Access – 40%. Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be eligible to apply through APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). For details, visit: www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply. Attendance at an information session is required

ROI Requirements

48 UCAS Points plus OLC (Grade O4 or above) in English; Access – 40%. Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be eligible to apply through APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). For details, visit: www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply. Attendance at an information session is required

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

Placement is a compulsory part of the programme and this can be undertaken at home or abroad.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Field Trips - £40
  • Kits - £40
  • Other - Optional International Residential, approximately £400 - £500. Additional qualifications to enhance skills for employment are included in the course and fees associated with these are £80.

What's Next?

Further Study

This course is a degree in its own right but also offers progression opportunities to top up degrees at other HE Institutions or Universities within the UK or Ireland.

Career Prospects

You can also progress into a number of career pathways within the sectors of Hospitality, Tourism, Travel and Events.

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Meet our students

  • Image of Linda McGlinchey (Photography)
    This course had a huge impact on my life. Not only did it give me the confidence to start my own photography business, but I also gained friends for life!
    Linda McGlinchey (Photography)
  • Image of Tipsudar Cochrane
    I progressed from NWRC directly into final year of a degree programme at Glasgow School of Art, along with my twin sister.
    Tipsudar Cochrane

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