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- Duration: 15 months
- Start dates: Flexible start dates
Undergraduate diplomaOfqual UK recognised body
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Duration
- 10 Months, 15 Months
- Credits
- 240 credits
- Level
- Level 5
- Awarding body
- Ofqual UK recognised body
Tuition from £1500£2300(fast track £2200)
Duration
10 Months, 15 Months
Credits
240 credits
Awarding body
Ofqual UK recognised body
Level
Level 5
Programme overview
The objective of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification is to provide learners with a specialist programme of study that provides a depth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the tourism and hospitality sector. This qualification is designed for people who wish to deepen their knowledge and obtain a recognised qualification in the field of tourism and hospitality.
Learners will study level 4 and 5 units, worth 120 credits per academic year with a total credit value of 240 credits (equivalent to the first 2 years of an honours degree).
The Level 4 units introduce relevant Tourism and Hospitality subject specific areas that lay the foundations for learning.
These units combine theoretical knowledge with practical application and will provide learners with knowledge and skills in the areas of academic and research skills, the tourism and hospitality business environment, the development of the tourism and hospitality industry, services marketing, consumer behaviour, sustainability in tourism and hospitality and event management.
With the Level 5 units, learners have the opportunity to specialise and progress in a variety of relevant Tourism and Hospitality subject areas.
Learners will develop and enhance their skills in the following areas: customer relationship management, digital marketing management , human resources management accounting and operations management, as well as becoming aware of current trends and issues in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Successful completion of this qualification will allow learners to work in a variety of roles within tourism and hospitality management and to progress to further study.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Assess knowledge and practice related to academic writing and research skills (20 credits).
- Demonstrate knowledge and practice related to business environment for tourism and hospitality (20 credits).
- Implement knowledge and practice related to services marketing in tourism and hospitality (20 credits).
- Evaluate knowledge and practice related to sustainability in tourism and hospitality (20 credits).
- Apply knowledge and practice related to events management (20 credits).
- Analyse knowledge and practice related to the development of the tourism and hospitality industry (20 credits).
- Coordinate knowledge and practice related to digital marketing management for tourism and hospitality (20 credits).
- Develop knowledge and practice related to operations management (20 credits).
Who is this course for?
Ideal for: Hotel Manager (Entry Level), Hospitality Operations Manager, Tourism Manager (Entry Level). This qualification supports progression to Hotel General Manager and meets UK employers and professional bodies's training recommendations for travel and tourism workers.
What you'll study
- Academic Writing and Research Skills (20 credits)
- Business Environment for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
- Services Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
- Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
- Events Management (20 credits)
- The Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry (20 credits)
- Digital Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
- Operations Management (20 credits)
- Management Accounting (20 credits)
- Management of Human Resources (20 credits)
- Customer Relationship Management (20 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
Full module detail
To achieve the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, learners must achieve 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 (6 units) and 120 credits are at Level 5 (6 units).
Level 4 units
- Academic Writing and Research Skills (20 credits)
- Business Environment for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
- Services Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
- Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
- Events Management (20 credits)
- The Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry (20 credits)
Level 5 units
- Digital Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
- Operations Management (20 credits)
- Management Accounting (20 credits)
- Management of Human Resources (20 credits)
- Customer Relationship Management (20 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
Learners who complete this qualification often progress to the Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Career outcomes
Graduates progress into roles such as Hotel Manager (Entry Level), Hospitality Operations Manager, Tourism Manager (Entry Level), and Travel Operations Manager. Typical UK salary ranges for these roles vary by employer, region, and experience — often from £22,000 to £45,000+ per annum.
Entry requirements
- Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification
- learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers
- work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
- Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management.
Assessment
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is assessed through assignment and coursework submission. You complete set tasks online, submit your work for marking, and build evidence of learning without sitting written exams.
- Assessment is through written assignments and coursework submitted online.
- There are no written examinations.
- You receive tutor feedback on your submissions as you progress through the programme.
Awarding body
Ofqual UK recognised body
Fee and payment plans
Duration & course fee
Choose the study mode that fits your schedule and career goals.
Fast track
Intensive schedule, ideal for working professionals
£2200
Complete fee
- Duration: 10 months
- Start dates: Fixed cohort intakes
Fees quoted above represent the full programme cost. There are no additional or hidden charges.
Payment plans
10 months @ GBP £2200
- •Payment option (a): GBP £275 x 8 monthly instalments
- •Payment option (b): GBP £1100 x 2 quarterly instalments
- •Payment option (c): GBP £2090 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
15 months @ GBP £1500
- •Payment option (d): GBP £125 x 12 monthly instalments
- •Payment option (e): GBP £500 x 3 quarterly instalments
- •Payment option (f): GBP £750 x 2 half instalments
- •Payment option (g): GBP £1425 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
Frequently asked questions
Is this qualification recognised by UK employers?
Yes. The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is quality-assured through Ofqual UK recognised body and is designed for recognition by UK employers, recruiters, and professional bodies. Qualifications on regulated pathways appear on the Ofqual register where applicable.
Can I study while working full-time?
Yes. Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is delivered fully online with flexible scheduling, assignment-based assessment, and tutor support — making it suitable for learners who are employed full-time.
How is this course assessed?
Assessment is through written assignments and coursework submitted online. There are no written exams. You complete set tasks, submit your work for marking, and receive tutor feedback as you progress.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals; Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management.
How long does the course take to complete?
Most learners complete the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management in 10 Months, 15 Months. UKSM offers standard and, where available, fast-track study modes so you can choose a pace that fits your schedule.
Who accredits this qualification?
This programme is awarded or validated through Ofqual UK recognised body. UK School of Management (UKSM) delivers the qualification as an approved learning provider listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN: 10101873).