Bachelor in BA Honours Business Management and Hospitality with Foundation Year

Tuition is 18,900 GBP per year, and the application deadline for Bachelor in BA Honours Business Management and Hospitality with Foundation Year is Aug 31, 2027.

Graduates of this programme are equipped to pursue dynamic management careers across the global hospitality, events, and tourism sectors. By bridging the gap between operational expertise and strategic business management, the course prepares you to take on leadership roles in international hotel chains, luxury resorts, event management agencies, and tourism consultancy firms. Whether aiming for roles in revenue management, operations, or marketing, you will gain the practical experience and professional networks necessary to drive innovation in a fast-paced, digital-first industry.

This course is designed for individuals who want to combine a solid foundation in business management with the specific, nuanced requirements of the hospitality industry. It is distinctively practical, placing a heavy emphasis on real-world application, industry mentorship, and live consultancy projects that connect you with employers from day one.

Distinctive Learning Experiences

• Industry Integration: Benefit from a funded visit to the World Travel Market in London and receive ongoing guidance from a dedicated industry mentor to accelerate your professional development.
• World-Class Accreditation: Study within the AACSB-accredited Sheffield Business School and learn from a department recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).
• Applied Focus: Engage in live projects and optional year-long placements with global brands such as Disney World, Jet2, and Marriott International, ensuring you graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma alongside your degree.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.