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BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Leadership with Foundation

LCLondon College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) · London

Enter the fast-paced world of hospitality and events with our BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Leadership degree. Designed to develop your leadership skills and industry know-how, this course blends academic learning…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Oct, Feb, Jun
English
See requirements

Information from lcca.ac.uk, updated 1 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

Enter the fast-paced world of hospitality and events with our BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Leadership degree. Designed to develop your leadership skills and industry know-how, this course blends academic learning with hands-on experience, from real-world projects and management reports to guest lectures, field trips and live case studies. You’ll build expertise in key areas such as digital marketing and branding, sustainable practices and event planning, while strengthening your ability to think critically and make confident decisions. Along the way, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your learning, developing the self-management skills that set successful leaders apart. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and people skills, you’ll graduate ready to lead across hotels, restaurants, events and beyond. Careers include hotel management, event management, HR, restaurant management, and tour and travel management. If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements, you can still join through our Foundation in Design and Creative Business (Level 3) before progressing onto the full BA.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Foundation Year Requirements: 32 new UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications Merit, Pass, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma Pass at UAL Extended Diploma 32 new UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in an appropriate subject. And four GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9 including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2) Year 1 Undergraduate Requirements: 112 new UCAS tariff points Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Merit, Pass, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma Merit at UAL Extended Diploma 112 new UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in an appropriate subject. And four GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9 including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2).

English Language Requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.

Year 1: 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

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Foundation Year

Stage 1 - The first stage covers the key areas related to your degree programme and will focus on either creative design or business. You’ll learn the theoretical knowledge and debates surrounding these disciplines and the historical and international contexts which underpin them. You will also begin to build the foundations for studying at degree level.
Stage 2 - This stage builds on the key research, analytical and reflective skills built in Stage 1. You will also have the opportunity to explore specialist areas of study and focus on your chosen path within the creative arts or business.
Stage 3 - You’ll undertake a self-directed, specialist project which will synthesise and conclude your newly learned knowledge. The Final Major Project consists of three units which include advanced language and study skills needed for progression onto an LCCA design or creative business undergraduate degree.

Year 1

Introduction to Hospitality – Concepts and Practices
Global Hospitality Environment
Hospitality Marketing and Customer Experience
Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality

Year 2

Hospitality Finance in Market Context
Managing People – Contemporary Issues and Challenges
Hospitality Business Strategy and Decision Making
Live Creative Events Project

Year 3

Hospitality Research Project
Digital Marketing and Branding
Sustainable Practices and Planning
Personal Branding and Career Planning

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

Sceptre Court 40 Tower Hill London EC3N 4DX

About this information

Last updated
1 July 2026
Source
lcca.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) website available at lcca.ac.uk on 1 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA); we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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