Programme Details:  

Award	Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management
Award Level	RQF Level 5
Awarding Body	Pearson
Language of Study	English
Fees	£6,000 per academic year
Start Date	January 2025
Study Mode	Full-Time, 2 Years
Delivery Method	Teaching is blended with online learning resources available via Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) - Moodle. Classes are usually held on one of our modern and well-equipped campuses at Limehouse.

Programme Overview:   

The purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Hospitality Management is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in Hospitality Management and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. The programme offers: 

• A stimulating and challenging programme of study that will be both engaging and memorable for students. 
• The essential subject knowledge that students need to progress successfully into further study or the world of work. 
• A simplified structure: students undertake a substantial core of learning in the Higher National Certificate and can build on this in the Higher National Diploma, with optional units linked to their specialist area of study. 
• Five specialist pathways in the Level 5 Diploma, so there is something to suit each student’s preference of study and future progression plans. 
• Refreshed content that is closely aligned with Professional Body, employer and higher education needs. 
• Assessments that consider cognitive skills (what students know) along with affective and applied skills (respectively how they behave and what they can do). 
• Unit-specific grading and Pearson-set assignments. 
• A varied approach to assessment that supports progression to Level 6 and also allows Centres to offer assessment relevant to the local economy, thereby accommodating and enhancing different learning styles. 
• Quality Assurance measures – to ensure that all stakeholders (e.g. professional bodies, universities, colleges and students) can feel confident in the integrity and value of the qualifications. 
• A qualification designed to meet the needs and expectations of students aspiring to work in an international hospitality environment. 

Programme Structure:  

The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a Level 4 and Level 5 qualification made up of 240 credits. It is usually studied full-time over two years. 

Level 4 Units:   

Unit Number	Title	Credits
Unit 1	The Contemporary Hospitality Industry (Core)	15
Unit 2	Managing the Customer Experience (Core)	15
Unit 3	Professional Identity and Practice (Core)	15
Unit 4	The Hospitality Business Toolkit (Core)	15
Unit 5	Leadership and Management for Service, Industries (Pearson-set) (Core)	15
Unit TBD	TBD (Optional)	15
Unit TBD	TBD (Optional)	15
Unit TBD	TBD (Optional)	15

Level 5 Units:   

Unit Number	Title	Credits
Unit 18	Research Project (Pearson-set)	30
Unit 19	Hospitality Consumer Behaviour and Insight (Core)	15
Unit TBD	TBD (Specialist)	15
Unit TBD	TBD (Specialist)	15
Unit TBD	TBD (Specialist)	15
Unit TBD	TBD (Optional)	15
Unit TBD	TBD (Optional)	15

Entry Requirements:  

For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:  

• Holders of the BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Hospitality 
• Holders of any local or international qualification deemed to be a similar level 
• Holders of one ‘A’ level or equivalent or an appropriate School Leaver’s certificate deemed to be of a similar level passed and approved by Brit College.  
• Mature students, able to demonstrate over two years’ relevant work experience and have an ‘O’ Level/GCSE/iGCSE English and Maths or equivalent.  
• Other related Level 3 qualifications 
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution 

Our Recognition of Prior Learning policy means that students’ previous learning and experience can be considered, and they may be awarded certain qualifications or units of a qualification based on that learning or experience.   

English Language Requirements:   

• Applicants applying for all our qualifications, which are taught and assessed entirely in English, need English language skills.  
• Non-native English speakers who have not carried out their final two years of schooling in English should demonstrate ability at a standard equivalent to:  
• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2  
• PTE Academic 51, or  
• IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5)  
• We assess the level of English as part of the selection process using a written statement and an interview.  

Other Requirements:  

Candidates must have basic ICT knowledge (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email literacy).  

Career Progression Opportunities: 

After achieving the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can advance their careers by:  

• Entering new employment  
• Continuing existing employment  
• Linking with the appropriate professional body  
• Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)  
• Studying at university 

Progression to university:

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognized by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many computing-related courses, for example: 

• BSc (Hons) in Hospitality and Events Management 
• BA and BSc (Hons) in Culinary Arts Management 
• BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality Management 

Application and Selection Process:   

The application process allows the admissions team to select applicants meeting the above entry qualifications and demonstrate English Language competency. The admissions team will consider applications on a case-by-case basis.  

Stage 1: Submission of the Application Form:   

The applicant should submit an online application form, fill in all the fields, and upload the required documents. The registrar will invite the applicant for an informal interview and a discussion of the rest of the admissions process within one day.  

Stage 2: Submission of the Written Statement:  

Applicants will proceed to the full Interview only after submitting a written 350-400 +/-10% word statement meeting the following basic requirements:  

• Applicants should submit their written statements no more than one working day after the initial interview. Ideally, the formal interview will follow the submission of the statement subject to time constraints.  
• The statement must be in the applicant's own words.  
• All statements must be typed using Microsoft Word and must not contain any pictures or any comments copied from other sources.  

Please contact us for full details of the requirements and guidelines for preparing the statement.   

Stage 3: Interview Stage:  

Academic staff will mark the statements on the day or within one working day of their submission.  

Stage 4: Offers of Places:  

Prospective students who succeed at the Interview receive conditional offers of places no more than 24 hours after the Interview and should confirm their acceptance within seven days  

Applicants will be informed of any significant changes to the course that occur during the application process.  

The admissions team will inform all successful applicants about the times and arrangements for enrolment, registration and induction.  

Stage 5: Enrolment and Induction:   

Once tuition fees are approved/paid, student enrolment onto the course and induction occur before students begin their studies. 

 

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