About this course

The objective of the Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification is to enable learners’ development as managers within the tourism and hospitality industry, with a lifelong-learning orientation. It enables learners to critically apply contemporary knowledge and theories to the management of complex problems. Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the specialist skills and technical terminology to develop their management skills and to progress to further study or employment.

For entry onto the Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification, learners must possess:

  • Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Diploma or equivalent
  • Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
  • Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
  • English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency

The Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management consists of 6 mandatory units:

  • Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
  • Marketing Management (20 credits)
  • Customer Relations Management (20 credits)
  • Operations Management (20 credits)
  • Finance Management (20 credits)
  • Human Resource Management (20 credits)

Successful completion of Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Final year of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

€3,900 (Local/EU Students)
€5,900 (International Students)

Jan / Feb
Apr / May
Sep / Oct

Awarding Body: OTHM Qualifications
Course Duration: 1 year
Method of study: Full Time / Blended Learning
Qualification Level: 5
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