Robert Gordon University
International Hospitality Management BA (Hons)
Robert Gordon University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of International Hospitality Management BA (Hons) and other courses in Tourism, Transport and Travel at Robert Gordon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Tourism, Transport and Travel.

Overall student satisfaction
90 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Tourism, Transport and Travel

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Tourism, Transport and Travel at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £21000 £24000
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £26000 £18000 - £24000 £21000 - £28500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Tourism, Transport and Travel

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22910 £20830 £24369
25-75 percentile range £19839 - £26189 £16042 - £26488 £18552 - £31827

Course Description

Our International Hospitality Management degree is your starting point for a career in hospitality management. Hospitality management is a thriving, innovative industry which plays a crucial role in the global economy and in providing employment and exciting career opportunities.

This course combines both the academic and specialist aspects of hospitality management, allowing you to study and experience its many sub-sectors.

A key feature of this accredited course is the opportunity to meet and listen to professionals in the hospitality industry. We will deliver this through study visits and guest lectures at the University. You will also be eligible for student membership of the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), providing another perfect opportunity for networking. We also believe it is important to recognise and reward our students' achievements. As a result, industry-sponsored prizes are awarded each year to the top student of each year.

This course is ranked 15th in The Guardian “Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism” subject areas.

Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality that academic, vocational and professional standards achieved are appropriate and programme content and delivery meet international Institute of Hospitality benchmark standards.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of International Hospitality Management BA (Hons) at Robert Gordon University

20% Teaching Professionals
15%
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Finance Professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Legal professionals
5% Protective service occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study International Hospitality Management, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees International Hospitality Management BA (Hons)

Ireland £5660 year 1
EU £5660 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £5660 year 1
Northern Ireland £5660 year 1
Wales £5660 year 1
Channel Islands £5660 year 1
International £15860 year 1

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:

January 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)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Robert Gordon University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University is located in the city of Aberdeen, the third-largest in Scotland. This institution’s main focus is the delivery of courses and programmes related to Business and Industry sectors, however they do also provide degree programmes in certain areas of the social sciences. The most impressive features that this university has to offer is its wide array of state-of-the-art facilities, such as their Nanocomposite Manufacturing Facility, the Wave Tank, and Electronic Laboratory.

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Where is this programme taught

Main Site - Aberdeen
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