Hotel and Hospitality Management - University of South Wales

Our Hotel and Hospitality Management degree provides the only opportunity in the UK to learn whilst gaining practical experience within a five-star hotel.

Why USW?

90%

of BA (Hons) Hotel and Hospitality Management students at USW were satisfied with their course. (National Student Survey 2024).

Why study Hotel and Hospitality Management at USW?

Students on our hotel and hospitality course will not only learn about the fundamentals of the hospitality industry, they will also develop practical and professional skills – providing the foundations for a successful career. A five-star resort on your CV can help to get your foot through the door of a wide range of employers as it highlights the high standard of your work-based learning experiences. As our course aims to make hospitality practices more sustainable, our students enter industry as sustainability champions with the skills and knowledge to be able to lead the way in making the hospitality industry greener.
Throughout the course, you will have practical work experience at the five-star Celtic Manor Resort, where you will gain a wide variety of skills that are required at operational, supervisory and management levels in the hospitality industry - ranging from rooms division, food and beverage and conference and banqueting. As well as time at Celtic Manor Resort during term time, you will also be encouraged to seek summer work either at smaller boutique establishments or with other hotel and hospitality providers in the UK and internationally. By working and learning in a five-star environment you will gain invaluable knowledge from industry experts who will train you in customer service excellence and teach you industry best practices.
USW's Hotel and Hospitality course is the only degree in the UK that is run in conjunction with a five-star hotel and resort. This unique collaboration with the Celtic Manor Resort means you are taught top-tier, on-the-job hospitality and customer service skills which are supported by classroom-based academic theories and practices. This opportunity helps you to make industry contacts and develop both professional and hospitality management skills.

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A student in hotel uniform is looking into the camera, they are in a dining area of Celtic Manor Resort

Hotel and Hospitality Management - BA (Hons)

Prepare for your dream hotel and hospitality role with our Hotel and Hospitality Management degree featuring work experience at the Celtic Manor Resort.

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The South Wales Business School will teach you how to hone your skills and passion for all aspects of hospitality, both through your work-based learning at the Celtic Manor Resort and through academic learning at our Newport campus.

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