How long does the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management take to complete?

The BA in Five-Star Hotel Management typically runs across 36 months full honours (top-up routes available for holders of a Higher Diploma), depending on whether you study on-campus or online. LSILHHM sets the pace to suit working professionals and international applicants studying the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management.

Can I study the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management online?

Yes. The BA in Five-Star Hotel Management is delivered in Online and On-Campus modes so you can choose the study pattern that fits your schedule while still gaining the full LSILHHM BA in Five-Star Hotel Management experience.

Is the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management recognised in the UK and internationally?

The BA in Five-Star Hotel Management is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) and the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), so the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management gives you credible, industry-referenced study behind your CV.

What are the entry requirements for the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management?

Applicants to the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management should meet the level-appropriate academic and English-language expectations set by LSILHHM. The full entry-requirements list for the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management is set out in the course body above.

How much does the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management cost and are there funding options?

Tuition for the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management varies by intake, study mode and applicant status. Speak with the LSILHHM admissions team for the current BA in Five-Star Hotel Management fee schedule, deposit terms and available instalment or scholarship options.

BA in Five-Star Hotel Management | LSILHHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The BA in Five-Star Hotel Management is a full honours-level undergraduate degree in five-star hotel management, delivered over 36 months with top-up routes available for Higher Diploma holders. It combines the strategic, commercial and human disciplines of a full honours-level five-star hotel-management grounding for luxury hospitality graduates with a live industry placement and dissertation project. Cohorts include A-Level and IB leavers, Higher Diploma holders topping up and international applicants converging their overseas qualifications to a UK framework.

You will graduate with a full honours-level grounding in five-star hotel management, industry-referenced service standards and a placement inside a luxury hotel operation. The Bachelor is written to prepare you for the graduate-programme conversations run by major UK and international hospitality employers, so every module produces evidence you can put in front of a recruiter.

Key Features

Structured study aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies including the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Curriculum written by former luxury hospitality practitioners with real experience of five-star hotel management
Delivered across on-campus and online modes so working professionals and international students can progress at pace
Applied focus on the operating disciplines, service standards and strategic thinking behind five-star and boutique hotels
Coaching, feedback and cohort discussion built into every module
Clear articulation into the next LSILHHM route so your study path stays connected to the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) standards
Dedicated LSILHHM careers-team support covering CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching for hospitality employers

Alongside these features the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management is written to keep your learning connected to real hospitality practice. Modules include cohort discussion, case-based coursework and structured feedback, so you leave with a portfolio of evidence covering five-star hotel management rather than just a certificate on a wall. Coaching from the tutor team is embedded from the first module, and every cohort has scheduled progress reviews with the LSILHHM academic office.

What You Will Learn

Five-star operating models, brand houses and boutique property archetypes
Luxury front-of-house, concierge and butler-service standards
Luxury F&B, spa and wellness operations
Revenue, brand and distribution strategy for five-star properties
LQA, Forbes Travel Guide and internal-audit lenses
Sustainability and responsible-luxury operating practice
Working with owners, brand and management-company partners
Research methods, dissertation project and luxury placement

Each of these learning outcomes is delivered through applied briefs, case studies and assessed coursework rather than lecture-only teaching. The BA in Five-Star Hotel Management is written to make sure that by the end of every module you can point to a specific skill, deliverable or decision-making capability in five-star hotel management that you did not have on day one. The academic team draws examples from UK five-star hotels, boutique properties, luxury travel operators, airlines and airports so the material stays anchored in current sector practice.

Who This Course Is For

A-Level and IB leavers targeting five-star hotel careers
Higher Diploma holders top-up-ing into a luxury honours degree
International applicants preparing for London luxury hotel careers
Career changers moving into luxury hospitality from premium services

Beyond these audiences, the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management also suits candidates already working part-time in hospitality who need a formal, UK-referenced qualification to unlock their next step. LSILHHM admissions will help you decide whether the Bachelor route or an adjacent level is the right entry point for your background in five-star hotel management, and the intake team will confirm whether you should study on-campus, online or through a blended pattern.

Career Pathways

VIP Guest Relations Manager
Chief Concierge
Spa & Wellness Director
Luxury Brand Manager
Luxury Experience Designer
Boutique Hotel Manager
Luxury Food & Beverage Director

LSILHHM's careers team supports every student on the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management with CV development, LinkedIn coaching, mock interviews and structured introductions to UK and international hospitality employers relevant to five-star hotel management. Support continues after graduation through the LSILHHM alumni network, and returning students can attend refresher clinics as they progress through their first two years in the sector. The careers office also runs employer briefings covering luxury hotel groups, boutique operators, luxury travel consultancies, airline and airport employers, so you leave the Bachelor with a live map of where to apply next.

Entry Requirements

A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
A completed Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
Personal statement outlining career objectives in the five-star hotel management or the wider luxury hospitality sector
Two academic or professional references

Why Study at LSILHHM

Our curriculum is written by former luxury hotel general managers, resort operations directors, chief concierges, spa and wellness leaders, luxury food and beverage professionals and international travel executives, and delivered across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes to fit working professionals and international students alike.

LSILHHM's articulation model means every Certificate and Diploma leads cleanly into an Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma and full honours degree — with Master's routes for those aiming at senior luxury hospitality management, consultancy and executive roles.

Apply for BA in Five-Star Hotel Management

Applications for the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management are open on a rolling basis for both on-campus and online cohorts. Speak with the LSILHHM admissions team about intake dates, English-language support, articulation into your next LSILHHM route and how the Bachelor in five-star hotel management fits into your longer-term plan. The admissions office will walk you through the entry-requirements checklist, the study-mode options and any deposit or instalment arrangements for the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management before you formally accept a place. Apply for your full LSILHHM undergraduate hospitality degree with the BA in Five-Star Hotel Management. Enrol Now.