International Hospitality Management BA



Based at the City of Glasgow College, take the first step towards a university degree in hospitality.

Overview

Edinburgh Napier is #1 Modern University in Scotland (Times' World University Rankings 2025).

Based at City of Glasgow College, this course offers you the opportunity to qualify for a BA degree from Edinburgh Napier University, whilst continuing your studies in Glasgow. It’s designed to help you thrive in the exciting and fast-moving world of international hospitality.

You’ll develop the practical and professional skills needed to manage food, drink, and accommodation services to a high standard, while gaining a strong understanding of how hospitality businesses operate around the world. You’ll explore key topics including customer service, business and service development, staff training, food and beverage management, events, and sustainable practices. These areas are designed to prepare you for a wide range of roles in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cruise ships, corporate dining, and other hospitality settings around the world.

By the end of the course, you’ll be well equipped to take the next step in your career, whether that’s in the UK or internationally.

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Mode of Study:

Full-time

Duration:

1 years

Start date:

Sep

UCAS code:

N225

Course details

This is a one-year full-time course based at City of Glasgow College, designed for students with an HND in hospitality or a related subject. The course offers a strong foundation in international hospitality management and helps you develop practical skills to succeed in this dynamic and global industry.

You'll enter directly into Year 3 of the BA programme. After completing this year successfully, you will gain a Bachelor's degree from Edinburgh Napier University. You may then choose to progress to Year 4 at the university to achieve an Honours degree.

The course covers key areas such as food and beverage management, business development, leadership, and service management. You'll gain valuable skills in teamwork, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and professional presentation,  all highly valued by employers in the hospitality sector.

Although you'll study at City of Glasgow College, you’ll be officially enrolled as a student of Edinburgh Napier University and have access to university resources and support.

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    How you’ll be taught

    You'll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, workshops, presentations, supervision and through independent study.

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    Assessments

     Assessments are directly linked to the learning outcomes of the programme and are designed to support your development. You will encounter a variety of assessment types, including reports, essays, presentations, group work, exams, online tasks, independent research, and personal reflections. Most modules combine continuous coursework and supervised assessments, such as exams, to suit different learning preferences. Coursework, in particular, encourages independent learning and helps develop employability skills like teamwork and problem-solving.
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    Facilities

     You will study at the City of Glasgow College. 

Popular modules

Year 3
  • Food, Wine & Society
  • Hospitality Business Development
  • Hospitality Supervision and Training Skills
  • Management of MICE Events
  • Global Service Management
  • Tourism, Hospitality & Events Industry Project

Disclaimer

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Full information is available in our disclaimer.

Entry requirements

What are the entry requirements for International Hospitality (City of Glasgow College)?

Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process?

If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the undergraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form above.

Minimum Year 3

HND

Pass HND in Hospitality or Professional Cookery with grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded unit(s).

We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements by country

Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:
  • BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
  • All Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study. 

Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.

Undergraduate admissions policies
Postgraduate admissions policies

Fees & funding

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students.

Tuition fees
Students from 2024/25 2025/26
Scotland £1,820 £1,820
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £9,250 £9,535
Overseas and EU £16,680 £17,520
Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study.
Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and may increase from one year to the next. For more information on this and other tuition fee matters, please see our Fees and Funding links above.
If additional compulsory costs other than the tuition fees are applicable, these will be detailed in the course details.
Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.


Careers

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What can you do with a degree in International Hospitality Management?

Edinburgh with its rich history, abundance of attractions and world-famous festivals is a key destination for travellers and tourists from all over the world. Hospitality and tourism businesses flourish here, so there is plenty opportunity to gain valuable work experience. This course will help you develop your skills in the design, delivery and management of food, beverage and accommodation services. The hospitality industry is diverse and offers various pathways for graduates to develop both in operational and strategic roles. This course provides the opportunity to undertake work-based learning which will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills required to be successful in a career in international hospitality management. Below are some roles that you could go into with a BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management.

What does a Hotel Manager do?

A Hotel Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a hotel or lodging establishment. Their primary goal is to ensure guest satisfaction while managing various hotel functions such as customer service, staffing and budgeting. The role is one that requires great communication, organisation and leadership.

Daily tasks and responsibilities in this role may include:

  • Operation management

  • Guest relations

  • Financial management

  • Event coordination

  • Facility management

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