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BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Leadership (Top-Up)

University for the Creative Arts

The BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Leadership (Top-Up) completes a bachelor’s for applicants who already hold a relevant HND, Foundation Degree or other Level 5 credit. Full-time weekday and evening patterns are listed in London for hospitality and events leadership rather than a pure tourism management award. Self-managed research, guest input and leadership themes feature in the course narrative. Open the Level 5 year-2 Hospitality Management and Leadership page only when you join with Level 4 credit instead of finishing from Level 5. AF Education confirms the exact top-up mapping before you apply. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and with Student Finance England.

Key facts

Award / level
BA (Hons) (Top-Up)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday and Evening
Location
At the Aldgate campus in London
Upcoming intake
February 2027
Application deadline
22 Jan 2027
Top-up
Yes — final-year (typically Level 6) route for holders of a relevant HND, Foundation Degree, Level 5 award or equivalent credit
Foundation year
Not included in this course title
Awarding university
University for the Creative Arts
Partner pathway
LCCA

Who this course is for

This suits people with an HND, foundation degree or other Level 5 qualification who want to finish a bachelor’s degree in this subject.

Entry routes for mature students

Entry normally needs a relevant HND, Foundation Degree or Level 5 qualification, or equivalent credit. You cannot start this top-up without Level 5 study behind you. AF Education confirms the exact requirements before you apply.

Funding with Student Finance England

AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply. If you used student finance for earlier study, that can affect what you can borrow, so we check your position first.

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How often you study

Evening options are listed alongside other patterns at London. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.

Career and progression

AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. Completing the top-up gives you a full bachelor’s degree, which can support progress in related roles or further study.

Course overview from University for the Creative Arts

About BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Leadership

This University for the Creative Arts BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Leadership entry is the Top-Up pathway on our records — a full-time route with weekday and evening scheduling for UK students who already hold suitable Level 5 credit (such as an HND or equivalent) and want to complete a full bachelor's in hospitality management and leadership.

Existing module themes still cover hospitality and events management knowledge, self-managed research and management reports, and teaching through lectures, guest speakers, field trips, and project work. Compared with the bachelor's and Level 5 sibling courses for the same title, use this page when you need the final-year top-up framing and the weekday-plus-evening timetable options noted.

That structure can suit HND completers, career changers with recognised Level 5 awards, and applicants who need evening contact alongside weekday study. Confirm credit transfer and current delivery with UCA before applying.

AF Education can help UK home applicants clarify funding for eligible top-ups where Student Finance England rules allow, distinguish this Top-Up from the other hospitality siblings, and plan a realistic application sequence. Compare related courses carefully so you apply to the award level, study mode, and timetable that match your prior learning and weekly commitments as a UK applicant.

BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Leadership (Top-Up) is available at London. Campus details and map links are below.

Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Leadership (Top-Up)
  • Aldgate
    London

    The Amp, 41-71 Commercial Road, Whitechapel, London, E11LA

    Upcoming intake Feb 2027
    Application deadline 22 Jan 2027 73 days left
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Entry requirements (Top-up)

Entry normally needs a relevant HND, Foundation Degree or Level 5 qualification (or equivalent credit). AF Education will confirm the exact requirements with University for the Creative Arts before you apply.

English Language Requirements for University for the Creative Arts

GCSE English at grade C/4 or equivalent · Functional Skills English Level 2. · Duolingo English Test (DET) 100 minimum preferably no minimum per component If your first language is not English,…

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How AF Education helps

AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.

FAQs about this course

What do I need to apply for the top-up?

A relevant HND, Foundation Degree or Level 5 qualification, or equivalent credit.

How is the course delivered?

The schedule is Weekday and Evening (Full time).

Can mature students apply?

Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.

Can I get Student Finance England for this course?

AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.

Does AF Education guarantee a job after the course?

No. AF Education helps with applications and funding checks but does not guarantee jobs or places.

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