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Hospitality Management FdA

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

  • Location

    Colchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

A world of opportunities is waiting for you. Graduates of this programme could go onto careers in the UK or overseas in hotels, restaurants, spas, cruise ships, airlines, events and visitor attractions.The course includes an integrated work experience placement in Wivenhoe House, a 4 country house hotel on Essex’s Colchester campus.With a student experience unlike any other, it may come as no surprise that the Edge Hotel School is ranked 4th for student satisfaction and 7th in the UK for Tourism, Transport and Travel (Complete University Guide, 2023).After completing the FdA you will have the opportunity, subject to satisfactory performance, to continue with your studies and finish with a BA degree.This course is not suitable if you need a Student Visa to study in the UK.At Essex you will gain the knowledge and industry connections to launch your career in hospitality management. You will develop your hospitality skills and business management understanding to open up a world of opportunities in this growing industry. You will study topics including:- Change management and hospitality business innovation- Gastronomy and food trends- Finance and macro-economics- Event planning and venue management- Human resources management- Digital marketingThe Edge Hotel School experience is unlike any other student experience, where you will have the best of both worlds. Not only will you graduate from a well-renowned university - you will develop your industry knowledge and professional skills by gaining valuable experience in Wivenhoe House, a fully-commercial 4 hotel alongside your studies.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 18,585per year

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University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England

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