The Business Management degree with Hospitality is aligned closely to the service sector and experience economy. The sector is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors of the global economy, representing a significant proportion of gross domestic product in most western nations. Alongside this growth in economic impact, the sector has seen increasing professionalization on of those employed within it. The course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to assist in the development of a rewarding career in a dynamic and growing hospitality industry.
This degree is multidisciplinary in its make-up, encompassing a range of theory and practice from the service sector and from business and management. These practices influence the variety and nature of the learning opportunities and experiences this programme offers. Themes include the study of the theory and practice of operational and strategic hospitality management of resources. The use of sustainability in design and operations, with methods of enquiry and critical analysis of business and management practices. The role of technology, and the increasingly digital and mobile nature of society, is also significant. The growth in technology trends such as virtual reality, recognition technology, mobile check-in, artificial intelligence and augmented reality are changing the shape of hospitality offerings. The increased need for cybersecurity and the use of big data to provide more personalised experiences and identify trends and forecast revenue has led to a more data driven approach to developing hospitality businesses.
This programme has been designed with your future in mind; developed with input from businesses, our courses ensure you gain the expertise you need to succeed in the modern world. By studying with us you will develop knowledge and skills across key business disciplines, focusing on the study of organisations, management, and the changing environment in which they operate.
On your journey with us you will interact with our strong network of professional bodies, industry specialists and alumni; have the opportunity for fully supported entrepreneurial activity; enjoy an innovative blended learning approach to support your needs and develop your key digital, analytical and coaching skills along the way.
Studying at LSBU Business School is a fabulous experience, whether you chose to be with us in Southwark or at our new campus in Croydon, you will have the chance to learn and live in the heart of one of the most diverse, innovative, creative, and exciting cities in the world. This three-year course features a number of site visits and the opportunity for a placement, so you’ll gain all the skills you need to thrive in this exciting sector.
Studying in the heart of one of the world’s most visited cities, you’ll find your learning extends far beyond the lecture theatres and seminar rooms of LSBU. You’ll be out there, seeing the industry up close for yourself, thanks to visits to a range of hospitality operations, destinations and trade fairs – it’s all on our doorstep.
We offer the opportunity for all undergraduate Home/EU students to undertake a work placement, internship or work experience while studying a full-time course starting in September 2022.
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ModeFull-time | Duration3 years | Start dateSeptember | Application codeN251 | Application method UCAS |
ModeFull-time | Duration3 years | Start dateJanuary | Application codeN251 | Application method UCAS |
ModeFull-time (with placement) | Duration4 years | Start dateJanuary | Application codeN251 | Application method UCAS |
ModeFull-time (with placement) | Duration4 years | Start dateSeptember | Application codeN251 | Application method UCAS |
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If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.
£9250
Tuition fees for home students
£15900
Tuition fees for international students
Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £15900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5801 | Session code: 1FS08 |
Total course fee: |
UK: £27750 |
International: £47700 |
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £15900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5801 | Session code: 1FS18 |
Total course fee: |
UK: £27750 |
International: £47700 |
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £15900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5802 | Session code: 1FS08 |
Total course fee: |
UK (excluding any optional years): £27750 |
UK (including any optional years): £27750 |
International (excluding any optional years): £47700 |
International (including any optional years): £47700 |
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £15900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5802 | Session code: 1FS18 |
Total course fee: |
UK (excluding any optional years): £27750 |
UK (including any optional years): £27750 |
International (excluding any optional years): £47700 |
International (including any optional years): £47700 |
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £15900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5801 | Session code: 2FS08 |
Total course fee: |
UK: £27750 |
International: £47700 |
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £15900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5801 | Session code: 2FS18 |
Total course fee: |
UK: £27750 |
International: £47700 |
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £15900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5802 | Session code: 2FS08 |
Total course fee: |
UK (excluding any optional years): £27750 |
UK (including any optional years): £27750 |
International (excluding any optional years): £47700 |
International (including any optional years): £47700 |
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £15900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5802 | Session code: 2FS18 |
Total course fee: |
UK (excluding any optional years): £27750 |
UK (including any optional years): £27750 |
International (excluding any optional years): £47700 |
International (including any optional years): £47700 |
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £15900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5801 | Session code: 3FS08 |
Total course fee: |
UK: £27750 |
International: £47700 |
UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £15900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5801 | Session code: 3FS18 |
Total course fee: |
UK: £27750 |
International: £47700 |
UK fee: £0 | International fee: £0 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5802 | Session code: 3FS08 |
Total course fee: |
UK (excluding any optional years): £27750 |
UK (including any optional years): £27750 |
International (excluding any optional years): £47700 |
International (including any optional years): £47700 |
UK fee: £0 | International fee: £0 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5802 | Session code: 3FS18 |
Total course fee: |
UK (excluding any optional years): £27750 |
UK (including any optional years): £27750 |
International (excluding any optional years): £47700 |
International (including any optional years): £47700 |
For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.
Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 391 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).
The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.
The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.
We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.
The course is not currently open to international students.
International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
Mode Full-time | Duration 3 years | Start date September | Application code N251 | Application method UCAS |
Mode Full-time | Duration 3 years | Start date January | Application code N251 | Application method UCAS |
Mode Full-time (with placement) | Duration 4 years | Start date January | Application code N251 | Application method UCAS |
Mode Full-time (with placement) | Duration 4 years | Start date September | Application code N251 | Application method UCAS |
Once we have made you an offer, you can apply for accommodation. You can rent from LSBU and you’ll deal directly with the university, not third party providers. That means we can guarantee you options to suit all budgets, with clear tenancy agreements and all-inclusive rents that include insurance for your personal belongings, internet access in each bedroom and on-site laundry facilities.
Or, if you’d rather rent privately, we can give you a list of landlords – just ask our Accommodation Service.
Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.
You don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as an undergraduate student.
After you’ve received your offer we’ll send you emails about events we run to help you prepare for your course.
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Welcome Week pages.
You’ll study a wide range of topics to make sure you’re ready for the industry from the moment you graduate. These include changes in the political, social, environmental and technological environments that affect hospitality, logistics and operational processes, managing a business, and the interaction between suppliers, clients, resources and other stakeholders in the global economy.
Optional placement year
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Some of our graduates join the graduate training schemes offered by the big travel, airline, hotel and restaurant firms. Some have exploited the opportunities offered by digital technology and started their own businesses in areas such as tour operations, logistics and events management.
Recent graduates from this course have gone onto roles such as Trainee Business Travel Consultant, HR Manager, Sales Manager, Meetings Venue Manager and Reception Managers.
When you graduate from this course, you'll be able to apply for further study at postgraduate level, including our full-time or part-time MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Many of our Business graduates become their own boss, running their own business. Others go onto have amazing careers in areas such as:
Previous graduates from this degree have gone on to successful careers in world-renowned organisations, including the BBC, Serco, Google, PwC, IoD, HSBC and the NHS.
We have close links with some of the biggest names in the sector, and you’ll work on projects and case studies that will bring you into contact with them. Our industry speakers come from organisations including:
We also maintain close links with our graduates, many of whom are now in managerial positions across the industry.
We are also the official Higher Education partner of The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management and a major London partner of the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality. Students with qualifications from these bodies may qualify for accelerated entry onto this degree.
LSBU Business School is an esteemed member institution of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), an international membership and quality assurance body of world-leading and high-potential Business Schools who share a commitment for responsible management practices and lifelong learning, and are looking to provide positive impact on their students, communities, and the economy as a whole. BGA is the sister brand to the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the world's impartial authority on postgraduate management education.
As a BGA member institution, students of LSBU Business School are able to access BGA's individual membership, which offers a range of tools and resources designed to support the professional and personal development of business students and graduates, free of charge. This includes CV building services, a job search function, skill assessments, thought-leadership, partner discounts and much more.
One of the most exciting parts of this course is the opportunity to undertake a one year work-placement in your third year. The course team work closely with both our Placement Officers in the Student Centre and Enterprise Centre to ensure you are placed in suitable working environments. You'll be given guidance and assistance with respect to finding a placement, CV preparation and the application process. Most placements are within the London area. Or, if you have an idea for a new business you’d like to work on, you can spend your third year developing this in our Enterprise Centre.
Your learning materials are available on the Virtual Learning Environment so you can access them any time. Seminars make use of group-work and discussions, workshops and computer lab work.
Read more about our student services.
Lectures and seminars | Self-directed study | Work-based placements | |
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Year 1 | 18% | 68% | 14% |
Year 2 | 18% | 68% | 14% |
Year 3 | 14% | 86% | 0% |
Business students benefit from a number of facilities and software available within LSBU Business School, but are also host to a whole number of extracurricular activities that help prepare students for the world of work.
Below is a list of extracurricular activities which students can get involved in, utilising the facilities which we have available, to make the learning process at LSBU much more practical and hands-on.
As an undergraduate student in LSBU Business School, your personal development and wellbeing is very important to us, so we have developed a personal tutoring system that is tailored to your individual and group needs.
Firstly, you will be allocated a personal tutor who will be available to you on a 1:1 basis as well as facilitating group personal tutoring sessions which will be designed to enhance your academic and personal development within your degree programme.
In addition to an allocated personal tutor, there will also be a personal tutor available ‘on call’ in a designated room, called ‘Talk’, for confidential 1:1 pastoral care meetings every day of the academic semester from 9am to 8pm. This personal tutor can be seen by appointment or within a few minutes in order to assist you with any concerns that you may have.
Our personal tutoring motto is that we want you to "Achieve, Succeed & Excel".