International Hotel Management BA (Hons)

Our International Hotel Management BA will equip you with the skills, knowledge and values to become a pioneering leader in the global hospitality industry. Studying in the heart of London, one of the world’s top hospitality hubs, you’ll use the city as your classroom while exploring the dynamic world of international hospitality.<br/><br/>The course combines academic study with hands-on experience, offering a unique blend of theory and practice. You’ll explore key areas of hospitality management, including sustainable operations in food, beverage and accommodation, as well as leadership across diverse cultures. Additionally, you’ll develop critical thinking, creativity and ethical decision-making skills, preparing you to tackle complex challenges in the hospitality industry.<br/><br/>A standout feature is the opportunity for continuous, paid, part-time placements with our partner Marriott International in one of their London hotels, these include:<br/><br/>Sheraton Grand London Park Lane<br/>JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London<br/>London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch<br/>London Marriott Hotel County Hall<br/>London Marriott Hotel Kensington<br/>London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale<br/>London Marriott Hotel Regents Park<br/>London Marriott Hotel Park Lane<br/>London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square<br/>The London EDITION<br/>Sheraton Heathrow Hotel<br/>These integrated placements will provide you with professional training and invaluable experience across various hotel departments, allowing you to apply your learning in real-world settings. <br/><br/>You’ll also work on live client briefs, developed in collaboration with industry partners, simulating real-world hospitality challenges. During your studies, you’ll gain the confidence to design and implement innovative solutions for hospitality businesses, always with a focus on sustainability, responsibility and empathy. <br/><br/>By the end of the course, you’ll graduate as a well-rounded hospitality professional, fully prepared for a wide range of roles in international hospitality.

The University of Westminster is a global university in London with a supportive and welcoming community of over 20,000 students from over 160 countries. <br/><br/>Students receive tailored support through personal tutors, mentoring from industry professionals and access to Zone29 - a nine-storey hub for enterprise and career success offering placements, events and one-to-one advice. You can also look forward to opportunities for UK and international travel and free perks like breakfast, gym membership and a wide range of student clubs to support your wellbeing. <br/><br/>Westminster was ranked number 1 in the UK for work-based learning (Forage UK University and Educator Awards 2023) and shortlisted for Best Entrepreneurial Initiative at the London Higher Awards in 2024. They were awarded TEF Silver in the 2023 teaching excellence framework. They have been rated Silver for Student Experience and Student Outcomes, indicating a very high standard in these areas.