Hospitality and Visitor Economy Management (Culinary Product Development) FdA
Nottingham College
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The Level 5 Foundation Degree in Hospitality and Visitor Economy Management course is designed for people who are looking to progress to a management career in the hospitality and tourism-related industries and take the opportunity to specialise in the Culinary Product Development sector.
About the course
This Foundation Degree is designed to provide the academic and vocational skills for a career within the hospitality and tourism industries. Academic and vocational skills development is essential preparation for progression to either higher level study or the world of work. With its strong practical emphasis, you’ll develop a broad range of skills and an understanding of the global hospitality and visitor economy industries.
All of our lecturers have excellent, in-depth industrial knowledge and experience. We have long-standing links with local, national and international companies.
A five-month industrial placement gives first-hand work experience. Students can visit a wide range of establishments worldwide, or find their chosen placement closer to home.
There are opportunities to attend study tours abroad - most recently to BSG Interns in Florida - as well as a programme of local and national visits.
A feature of the course allows the opportunity to personalise studies through a variety of specialist vocational options. This is intended to developing students’ learning and experiences through involvement in practical projects and activities:
- Culinary Product Development – the analysis and evaluation of advanced contemporary culinary practices.
Year 1 modules include: -Developing Research Skills -Hospitality and Visitor Economy Operations -Employability Enhancement -Marketing and Exploring the Customer Experience -Sector Operational Development (including placement)
Year 2 core modules include: -Employee and Organisations Interface -Hospitality and Visitor Economy Business Principles -Management Techniques and Employability Development -Research Project -Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
Assessment
Assignments are industry-focused to develop the relevant skills of managing tasks and solving problems. Most modules are either individual or group assignments, some of which can be practical, using local industry contacts.
Bursaries
Your career and progression
Following this course, there is a wide range of career opportunities within the industry, or you could continue study with our BA (Hons) Service Sector Management Top-up degree, or another similar top-up degree.
Recent graduates have gone on to successful careers with organisations such as: De Vere Hotels, The National Trust, London’s Sketch restaurant and Valor Hotels (which includes the Crowne Plaza, Doubletree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn brands) amongst many others.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0. |
IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Hospitality and Visitor Economy Management (Culinary Product Development) FdA
EU | £8250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £8250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £8250 | year 1 |
Wales | £8250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £8250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £8250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support.
Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application:.
Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
HVC2
About Nottingham College
Nottingham College is an education provider at both the further education and higher education level, and is among the largest colleges in the United Kingdom.
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