Hospitality

Why Hospitality at UEL

The institution’s tourism programmes ranked first nationally across three categories in the 2025 National Student Survey, while 90% of hospitality students reported positive experiences according to Guardian University Guide 2026. Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, these degrees benefit from the Docklands campus location near London City Airport, ExCeL, and O2 Arena, which gives students direct access to industry networking and practical experience within the UK’s thriving hospitality sector.

Hospitality Management

BA (Hons) Hospitality Management prepares specialists for an industry employing 1.9 million people across the UK. After building foundations in service marketing and organisational management during year one, students focus on practical competencies—from financial oversight to restaurant operations—before choosing specialisations in e-business, destination marketing, or event management. The final year centres on an independent research or entrepreneurial project, whilst integrated placements and guest lectures connect participants with international hotel chains and restaurant groups.

Tourism Management

BA (Hons) Tourism Management develops planning and organisational skills through business fundamentals, progressing to strategic management and digital promotion tools alongside potential industry placements. The programme concludes with either a research or entrepreneurial project, complemented by modules exploring innovations in tourism, sustainable destination development, sports and event tourism, plus travel anthropology. This structure ensures graduates understand not just operational requirements but how ecological responsibility and cultural exchange are reshaping the sector.

Leadership at University of East London

MSc Events and Hospitality Leadership trains senior managers through six core modules covering professional development, leadership competencies, business analytics, and industry challenges, culminating in a consultancy project. A mandatory placement in an event or hospitality organisation allows students to apply theoretical knowledge whilst working with real clients and teams. The East London base provides access to national and transnational partners, expanding employment opportunities whilst teaching participants to analyse business performance and address complex problems in evolving global markets.

Innovation and Sustainable Hospitality

MSc Innovation and Sustainable Hospitality addresses contemporary challenges—from reputational risks to environmental responsibility—through five components: leadership skills, reputation management, service development, financial analysis, and business planning. As the sector grows in emerging markets, demand increases for technically proficient specialists who understand how to protect company image, manage crises, create client-focused products, and interpret financial reports. The curriculum equips graduates with practical tools for careers where innovation and responsible business practices become necessities rather than trends.

Sustainable Tourism Development and Management

MSc Sustainable Tourism Development & Management prepares specialists to balance local community interests, ecology, and cultural heritage through five components: tourism leadership, destination planning, enterprise creation, heritage site management, and a research project. Responding to post-pandemic recovery and growing emphasis on responsible travel, the programme teaches participants to develop strategies that benefit regions whilst preserving natural resources and local identity, preparing them for roles in destination management and sustainable tourism projects worldwide.