This program’s are designed to give professionals in the tourism industry the specialized knowledge they need to develop in their careers or to give graduates entering the industry the skills they need to manage business operations. The qualification offers students a modern, analytical, and global curriculum that fosters their growth as managers with a focus on lifelong learning.

With the use of the qualification, students may analyze complicated management issues and use specialized knowledge, technical terms, and best practices to provide solutions that are supported by current research.

Successful completion of this qualification will enable learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards a relevant Master’s programme with advanced standing.

Entry requirements

For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification, learners must possess:

  • An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
  • Mature learners with management experience
  • Learners must be 21 years or older at the beginning of the course
120
Credits

Equivalences

The Level 7 diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are at the same level as master’s degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full master’s program.

Qualification structure

The Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

  • Strategic Management and Marketing (20 credits)
  • Destination Management (20 credits)
  • International Tourism Policy and Development (20 credits)
  • Digital Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
  • Organizational behaviour in International Contexts (20 credits)
  • Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)

Progressions: The Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management  qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to progress to master’s top-up programmes at many universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing