Leading teams and designing memorable experiences in hotels, venues and events is the focus of the BA (Hons) Hospitality and Event Management. This is the direct-entry version, for applicants ready to start at degree level without a preparatory year. You explore how technology, data and changing consumer expectations are reshaping hospitality, and how to deliver innovative, sustainable service solutions. Skills developed include people-centred leadership, commercial awareness and communication, and by graduation you have a professional portfolio and practical industry experience. Careers named for the course range from hotel or resort manager to food and beverage, rooms division, revenue and guest experience manager. Teaching is blended, with one day a week at the Aldgate campus in London. AF Education gives UK home students free help applying and with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BA (Hons) (Bachelors)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekday
- Location
- At the Aldgate campus in London
- Upcoming intake
- October 2026
- Application deadline
- 11 Sep 2026
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- The University of Law
- Partner pathway
- LCCA
Who this course is for
This suits adults who want a management career in hospitality or events, including people already working in hotels, food and beverage or venues.
Entry routes for mature students
Entry normally needs 64 UCAS points from up to three A-levels (CC–DDE) or equivalent, such as BTEC MPP or a 60-credit Access Diploma, plus GCSE English Language at grade C/4. If you don’t have the points, two years’ professional experience managing people or processes, a reference and a formal interview may be accepted.
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.
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How often you study
One campus day a week at Aldgate, with the rest of the course online. That is within AF Education’s usual 1 to 2 campus days a week, so you can often work alongside your studies.
Career and progression
Roles listed for graduates include hotel or resort manager, food and beverage manager, guest experience manager, revenue manager and hospitality operations manager. AF Education does not guarantee jobs.
Course overview from The University of Law
With the University of Law BA (Hons) Hospitality and Event Management degree delivered by LCCA, you’ll develop the leadership, operational expertise and digital skills needed to create exceptional guest and event experiences while succeeding in one of the world’s largest and fastest-evolving industries. Combining hospitality and event management theory with real-world practice, you’ll learn how to lead teams, design memorable experiences and deliver innovative, sustainable service solutions across a wide range of hospitality, events and service environments.
Throughout the course, you’ll build expertise in hospitality operations, event management, guest experience, digital engagement, revenue management, sustainability and people-centred leadership while exploring how technology, data and changing consumer expectations are transforming the global hospitality and events sectors. Through live industry projects, consultancy briefs, operational simulations, site visits and collaborative challenges, you’ll apply your learning to real-world scenarios while developing the commercial awareness, communication skills and professional confidence employers value.
By graduation, you’ll have developed a professional portfolio, practical industry experience and the confidence to pursue careers across hotels, events, food and beverage, guest experience, venue management, revenue management and the wider hospitality and service industries, with the digital capability and industry readiness to thrive in a global career.
Skills you’ll learn
- Hospitality operations management
- Event planning and management
- Guest experience design
- Leadership and people management
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Digital marketing and customer engagement
- Revenue management and business analytics
- Sustainable hospitality practices
- Strategic business planning
- Data analysis and decision-making
- Project management
- Professional communication and negotiation
A Hospitality and Event Management degree can prepare you for careers across hospitality, events, guest experience, operations and entrepreneurship. Graduates develop the leadership, digital, strategic and operational skills needed to succeed in a fast-evolving global industry, from international hospitality organisations to innovative independent ventures.
- Hotel or Resort Manager
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Rooms Division Manager
- Guest Experience Manager
- Customer Journey Experience Designer
- Digital Hospitality Marketing Executive
- Social Media and Content Strategist
- Revenue Manager
- Hospitality Operations Manager
- Sustainability and CSR Manager
- Hospitality Entrepreneur / Boutique Business Founder
- Conference and Venue Manager
- Wedding and Event Planner
- Festival and Cultural Event Coordinator
BA (Hons) Hospitality and Event Management is available at London. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Hospitality and Event Management
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Aldgate
The Amp, 41-71 Commercial Road, Whitechapel, London, E1 1LA
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Oct 2026Application deadline 11 Sep 2026 14 days overdue
Campus locations on the map
Blended Learning
Courses are delivered through a flexible blended learning model — 1 day on campus and the remaining days online, giving you the flexibility to balance your studies with your other commitments.
English Language Requirement for The University of Law
Applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency. Applicants must have one of the following:
- GCSE English Language: Grade 4 or above
- IELTS: 5.5 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
- Equivalent recognised qualification
Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be invited to complete the University of Law English Test (ULET).
Entry Requirements for The University of Law
Standard Entry
- A Levels: CC–DDE
- BTEC: MPP
- UCAS Tariff: 64 points from up to 3 A Levels or equivalent
- Access Diploma: Pass (60 credits), including 45 Level 3 credits
- T Level: Pass with D or E in Core
- Scottish Advanced Highers: DD
- Scottish Highers: AA–BCC
GCSE Requirements
- GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or equivalent
- For LLB Law with Psychology with Foundation Year, GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade C/4 or equivalent are required.
Non-Standard Entry
Applicants without 64 UCAS points may be considered if they:
- Have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience managing people and/or processes
- Provide a professional reference
- Successfully complete a formal interview
Non-standard entry is available only to applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa. Applicants without GCSE English at Grade C/4 may be required to complete the University of Law English Test (ULET).
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
Is there a foundation year?
Not on this listing. A separate BA (Hons) Hospitality and Event Management with Foundation Year is available if you need a preparatory year.
What practical work is included?
Live industry projects, consultancy briefs, operational simulations, site visits and collaborative challenges.
How is the course delivered?
Blended learning: one day on campus at Aldgate and the remaining days online.
Which careers does it lead to?
Examples include hotel or resort manager, food and beverage manager, rooms division manager, guest experience manager and revenue manager.
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.
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