Is the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies recognised by UK and international hospitality bodies?

The BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies is aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality standards, including reference points from the Institute of Hospitality, giving graduates of the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies a credible sector-referenced qualification.

What are the entry requirements for the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies?

Applicants to the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies typically need a-levels (bbc or above) or ib (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications, plus the English proficiency and reference requirements described in the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies entry section on this page.

What does the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies cost and is funding available?

LSILHHM confirms current tuition and any available payment plans for the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies on enquiry. Contact the admissions team for the latest tuition schedule and funding options for the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies.

BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies | LSILHHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel 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 the Institute of Hospitality, the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Marketing and UKHospitality. The syllabus keeps its integrated hospitality practice focus throughout, and applied content is drawn from hospitality consultancy engagements, corporate hospitality functions and multi-property hotel groups.

By the close of the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies, you will be able to discuss integrated hospitality practice and cross-sector strategy 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 the Institute of Hospitality, the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Marketing and UKHospitality, 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 Institute of Hospitality (IoH) standards, with references to Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI) guidance on integrated hospitality practice and adjacent practice.
Applied case content drawn from hospitality consultancy engagements, corporate hospitality functions and multi-property hotel groups, with concrete reference across cross-sector strategy and cross-sector strategy.
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

Coordinate multi-department initiatives such as brand refresh or service reset, applied to the specific integrated hospitality practice focus of the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies.
Translate academic research into operational practice on the hotel floor, applied to the specific integrated hospitality practice focus of the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies.
Shape sustainability and ESG programmes appropriate to luxury guests, applied to the specific integrated hospitality practice focus of the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies.
Critique global luxury case studies and identify transferable lessons, applied to the specific integrated hospitality practice focus of the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies.
Manage international guest segments across major inbound source markets, applied to the specific integrated hospitality practice focus of the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies.
Build launch and repositioning plans for new or refurbished properties, applied to the specific integrated hospitality practice focus of the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies.
Lead placement projects with UK luxury properties and boutique operators, applied to the specific integrated hospitality practice focus of the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies.

Who This Course Is For

International students targeting a London-based undergraduate route in luxury hospitality with clear graduate outcomes
Ambitious future managers targeting five-star hotel groups, luxury resort operators, luxury travel companies and hospitality consultancies
Working professionals seeking a structured degree with placement components and articulation into a Master's
Higher Diploma holders using the top-up route to complete a Bachelor qualification without repeating earlier content
A-Level, IB or overseas equivalent candidates aiming at a full honours hospitality degree with a placement component

Career Pathways

Hospitality Financial Manager
Hospitality Entrepreneur
Hospitality Business Development Manager
Executive Director, Hospitality
International Hotel & Resort Manager
Hospitality Programme Director
Hospitality Consultant

The LSILHHM careers service supports every student on the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies with CV, LinkedIn and interview coaching, plus warm introductions to luxury hotel groups, boutique operators, resort brands and premium travel employers hiring across hospitality consultancy engagements, corporate hospitality functions and multi-property hotel groups.

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 integrated hospitality practice or a related area covered by the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel 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 Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies

Applications for the BA in Professional Hospitality & Travel 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 Professional Hospitality & Travel 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 Professional Hospitality & Travel Studies maps to your current experience and your intended next role. Enrol Now.