BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies
Course Overview
The BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies is a Bachelor (BA / BSc) programme from the London School of International Luxury Hospitality & Hotel Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London. It runs over 36 months as a full honours degree, with top-up entry available for Higher Diploma holders and is written against the standards recognised by Institute of Hospitality, Leading Hotels of the World, Forbes Travel Guide five-star service standards and the Global Wellness Institute. The syllabus keeps its spa and wellness operations focus throughout, and applied content is drawn from five-star London hotels, Alpine and Mediterranean resorts, boutique properties in the Middle East and remote luxury lodges.
By the close of the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies, you will be able to discuss spa and wellness operations and bespoke experience design with sector-appropriate vocabulary, evidence structured study on your CV and interview record, and move confidently into the next stage of your graduate-level hospitality journey. The programme is anchored to Leading Hotels of the World, Forbes Travel Guide, the Global Wellness Institute and the International Spa Association, so what you learn stays connected to how the sector actually recruits and promotes.
Key Features
- Study runs over 36 months as a full honours degree, with top-up entry available for Higher Diploma holders, with flexible online and on-campus routes designed for UK and international applicants working in customer-facing roles.
- Curriculum benchmarked against Global Wellness Institute (GWI) standards, with references to Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and International Spa Association (ISPA) guidance on spa and wellness operations and adjacent practice.
- Applied case content drawn from five-star London hotels, Alpine and Mediterranean resorts, boutique properties in the Middle East and remote luxury lodges, with concrete reference across bespoke experience design and bespoke experience design.
- Assessment mix of coursework, scenario tasks, service audits and reflective practice tuned to graduate-level-level candidates rather than lecture-and-exam recall.
- Direct articulation into the next LSILHHM level, keeping your London-recognised study path open from Certificate through to Bachelor and Master routes.
- Dedicated LSILHHM careers support covering CV writing, LinkedIn review, interview coaching and structured introductions to luxury hospitality employers.
- Written by former luxury hotel general managers, resort operations directors and hospitality consultants so the material reflects how the sector actually runs.
What You Will Learn
- Lead placement projects with UK luxury properties and boutique operators, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
- Set commercial strategy for a hospitality unit at the property or portfolio level, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
- Translate academic research into operational practice on the hotel floor, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
- Build launch and repositioning plans for new or refurbished properties, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
- Critique global luxury case studies and identify transferable lessons, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
- Develop brand positioning plans that hold up under competitive review, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
- Coordinate multi-department initiatives such as brand refresh or service reset, applied to the specific spa and wellness operations focus of the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
Who This Course Is For
- A-Level, IB or overseas equivalent candidates aiming at a full honours hospitality degree with a placement component
- Ambitious future managers targeting five-star hotel groups, luxury resort operators, luxury travel companies and hospitality consultancies
- Higher Diploma holders using the top-up route to complete a Bachelor qualification without repeating earlier content
- Working professionals seeking a structured degree with placement components and articulation into a Master's
- International students targeting a London-based undergraduate route in luxury hospitality with clear graduate outcomes
Career Pathways
- Luxury Hotel General Manager
- Butler & Guest Services Manager
- Luxury Resort Manager
- Luxury Food & Beverage Director
- Executive Director, Luxury Operations
- VIP Guest Relations Manager
- Luxury Experience Designer
The LSILHHM careers service supports every student on the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies with CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching, plus warm introductions to luxury hotel groups, boutique operators, resort brands and premium travel employers hiring across five-star London hotels, Alpine and Mediterranean resorts, boutique properties in the Middle East and remote luxury lodges.
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
- A short statement of interest referencing your intended focus in spa and wellness operations or a related area covered by the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies.
- Two academic or professional references
Why Study at LSILHHM
LSILHHM is the London School of International Luxury Hospitality & Hotel Management — a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the operational, service and strategic disciplines that run five-star hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties, luxury travel and premium tourism experiences worldwide.
Students on every LSILHHM route are supported by dedicated career services covering CV, LinkedIn, interview coaching and structured introductions to leading UK and international luxury hotel groups, resort operators, luxury travel companies, aviation employers and hospitality consultancies.
Apply for BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies
Applications for the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies are reviewed on a rolling basis by the LSILHHM admissions team. Submit your statement, references and English proficiency evidence to apply for your full lsilhhm undergraduate hospitality degree. Places on the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies are limited across each intake to preserve tutor contact time, so early application is advised. Admissions staff can walk you through how the BA in International Luxury Hospitality Studies maps to your current experience and your intended next role. Enrol Now.
















