Foundation Degree (FdA) in Hospitality Management - Thames Valley University
Dec 11, 2007
Institution: Thames Valley University
Awarding Body: Thames Valley University
Course Overview
For people wanting to develop a career in one of the most rapidly expanding sectors of the UK economy, this course offers an opportunity to learn technical, supervisory and managerial aspects of the hospitality business and to learn how to manage resources, people, information and the working environment.
For those with experience, there are opportunities to gain academic credit for skills already mastered, leading to an academic award recognised by the industry’s professional body (HCIMA).
Course Structure (including modules/assessment methods)
Level 4
- Operations
- Business Decisions
- People Management
- Management
- Business Environment
- Marketing
- Personal Skills
- Career Planning
- Restaurant Management
- Kitchen Management
- Licensed Premises.
Level 5
- Personal Skills
- Key Skills Specialist Options
- Restaurant Management
- Kitchen Management
- Licensed Premises
- Facilities Management.
Students will also develop and be assessed in Key Skills.
For students returning to studies, there is a module in Study Skills set right at the beginning of the course aimed to help them pick up and refresh the skills students will need.
Assessment
Assessment includes practical assessments, assignments and portfolio building.
Progression Route
By the end of the course, students will be working as skilled practitioners and may progress to a further year of study at TVU and gain an Honours Degree in Hospitality Management.
Students from hospitality management courses can enter a wide range of sectors within the hospitality industry. These include hotels, restaurants, public houses, contract catering, schools, hospitals, workplace catering, fast food, airlines, and catering within the leisure sectors.
Entry Requirements
This course is designed for those already in employment who do not have a higher education qualification, as well as for school and college leavers.
Applications will be particularly welcome from mature students. Such students will be considered on evidence of ability to benefit from the course and may not have to meet the formal requirements of the University for admission.
Applicants who have an A/VCE A Level points score of at least 40 (e.g. one A/VCE A Level or two AS/VCE AS Levels), will be positively considered for admission to this course.
Programme Details:
Start Date: January, June and September
Location: Ealing Campus
Study Options: 2 years, part -time
Fees: £1290 for Year 1
Enquiries and how to apply
Tel: 0800 036 8888
Email: thl@tvu.ac.uk
URL: www.tvu.ac.uk
UCAS Code: N/A
WL LLN Reference
8.1 HT TVU FD 0508 V2
