Hospitality and Tourism

Why Hospitality at Wolverhampton

Students on hospitality and tourism programmes consistently rate their experience highly, with NSS 2025 satisfaction exceeding 95% across all metrics, placing each pathway in the UK’s national top-10. This reflects how University of Wolverhampton structures its courses around practical engagement, career development, and direct connections with the sector. The institution’s ITT Centre of Excellence status confirms alignment with Institute of Travel and Tourism standards, which grants access to industry events like ITT Future You, professional workshops, and partnership programmes with ABTA that open pathways into tourism and hospitality careers.

Tourism Management at University of Wolverhampton

The BA (Hons) Business and Tourism Management builds on four core principles: digitalization, sustainability, innovation, and responsibility—competencies that now define success in the industry. Through partnerships with ABTA and the Institute of Travel and Tourism, students work with real-world cases while developing the critical thinking and adaptability that enable them to navigate a rapidly evolving sector. The curriculum covers destination sustainability, placemaking, customer experience management, and relationship-building—areas that demand both technical knowledge and strategic vision from contemporary tourism professionals.

Tourism Management with Foundation Year

The Foundation Year version suits those who want to strengthen their academic foundation before progressing to specialized study. It follows the same structure as BA (Hons) Business and Tourism Management with Foundation Year, maintaining focus on sustainability, digital technologies, and hands-on experience. The additional year helps students adapt to university life and prepares them for collaboration with industry partners. Graduates develop the transferable skills valued across the tourism sector—both in the UK and internationally—as demand for qualified professionals grows during the industry’s post-pandemic recovery.

International Hospitality Management

BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management at University of Wolverhampton emphasizes industry connection through live events, field sessions, and encounters with practitioner-lecturers, which allows students to apply their learning in authentic contexts while developing creativity and initiative. The programme responds to how the hospitality sector has been reshaping itself after Brexit and COVID-19, preparing graduates who move into management positions worldwide. It draws on research and standards from ITT, ABTA, and ATHE, while offering students the chance to gain NCPLH (National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders) qualification at reduced cost.

International Tourism

The MA International Tourism and Hospitality Management addresses current industry challenges: digitalization, sustainability, competitiveness, and workforce management in emerging markets. Students analyze contemporary cases and research while learning strategic operations planning and entrepreneurship within global contexts. The curriculum includes modules on hotel management in the digital age, tourism planning and development, and strategic operational management. It culminates in a research project that applies acquired knowledge to specific industry problems, preparing graduates for leadership roles or academic careers in tourism and hospitality.