Keele University

BA Business Management with Hospitality

Keele University

Course overview

This course combines essential business knowledge with specialised insights into the hospitality industry. In this course, students will learn about customer service, environmentally friendly practices, and new strategies in the hospitality sector. This course covers topics like food, drink, and culture, along with how businesses operate today. 

A key part of this course is practical learning, with opportunities for placements, internships, and projects with real companies. Students will also develop skills to come up with new business ideas and drive innovation in the hospitality industry.

The course uses teaching methods that focus on students’ future careers, helping them apply what they learn to actual situations, and they will be assessed through activities like simulations, group projects, portfolios, reports, presentations, case studies, and essays. 

This course also provides students with the opportunity to study abroad and work with innovative businesses connected to Keele Business School. The course includes a programme to improve your professional skills, creativity, confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Entry requirements

To join this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, you should explain why you want to study this course and tell us about your previous education. A reference letter from a teacher or someone you have worked for is also required. If you have any work experience, you can include your CV with your application.

Grade Requirements:

The usual qualifications needed to get onto this course include A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP level, a BTEC Diploma at MM level, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. The university also accepts other qualifications from different countries that are considered to be at the same level as A Levels.  

English Proficiency:

If English is not the first language you learned, you need to show us that your English skills are good enough by getting an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a score of at least 5.5 in each of the four parts (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). The university also accepts other English language tests, such as TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships

    A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.

  • International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship

    Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

    Up to £1,000
  • Placement Bursary Initiative

    The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.

  • The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)

    Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.

    Up to £3,000
  • Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)

    Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course can pursue careers such as:

  • Hotel/Resort Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Hospitality Consultant
  • Travel and Tourism Manager
  • Business Adviser
  • Business Analyst

Cost of study

If you are an international student studying the BA Business Management with Hospitality at Keele University, the cost for one year of full-time study is £22,700.

Admission

You can apply to Keele University directly by using the university’s online application form, or you can apply through UCAS. If you need any help with your application, you can speak to one of our trained advisors who can guide you through the process.

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