Who is the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management designed for?

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is an ideal programme for individuals who aspire to hold senior management positions in the hospitality and tourism industry. This programme caters to a diverse range of learners, including:

• Working professionals seeking career advancement and looking to enhance their skills in hospitality and tourism management
• Aspiring managers looking to develop leadership skills and take on more senior roles in the industry
• Career changers transitioning into new industries, such as hospitality and tourism, and seeking a comprehensive understanding of the sector
• Entrepreneurs looking to start their own hospitality and tourism-related businesses and requiring a solid foundation in management principles
• Recent graduates in hospitality and tourism or related fields, aiming to gain a postgraduate-level qualification and further their knowledge and skills

If "Who is the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management designed for?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is the right next move.

• Check that QUALIFI recognition matches what your employer or next university expects.
• If your background is non-traditional, ask admissions early — many applicants progress with work experience plus readiness to study.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is usually a strong fit.

Core modules and themes from the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management:

• Employability and Development in the Hospitality Industry — This unit aims to provide learners the knowledge and understanding required for effective employment and development in the hospitality industry. Learners will also have the opportunity to consider teams and groups, leadership and communication skills.
• Management of Visitor Attractions — The aim of this unit is for learners to develop a broad understanding of the nature, development and management of visitor attractions. Learners will consider tourist motivation theories, analysing their impacts and the ways of further improvement. Learners will explore the techniques used to manage visitor attractions and how they can be used to achieve sustainability.
• Operations Management in Tourism and Resort Operations — This unit aims at providing an understanding and knowledge of operations management within the tourism industry and its resort operations. Learners will look at holiday management and the marketing and distribution methods used to sell holidays. Learners will have the opportunity to make strategic and tactical decisions that address operational management issues in order to achieve success.
• Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality Management — On the successful completion of this unit, learners will understand the principles of sustainable development and the level of planning involved to achieve sustainable development in tourism and hospitality. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of planning and managing tourism and hospitality across various destinations, considering the trends in place. Further models in place are also studied and their application to practical examples, which provides learners with a broad knowledge base.
• Research Project — This unit is designed to develop learner skills in carrying out independent research and enquiry into a research topic. Learners will investigate the research techniques and methods and elements needed to carry out research, together with the various theories that underpin formal research. Learners should seek approval from their tutor before starting their research project.
• Cultural Tourism Management — The unit provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of the cultural and heritage sector in the travel and tourism industry. This unit provides learners with an in-depth understanding of the growth and development of the cultural and heritage sector and the potential conflicts which could arise within the sector. Learners will have the opportunity to investigate the role and scope of the sector and its impacts on management.
• Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Management — This unit provides knowledge and understanding of the skills set and characteristics of entrepreneurs in context of the travel and tourism industry. Learners will have the opportunity to analyse their own entrepreneurial skills in the start-up and development of an enterprise to attain success.
• Tourism Destination Management — In this unit learners will develop knowledge and understanding of national and international tourist destinations, the culture involved and the characteristics of the population. Learners will also look at current trends and their impacts, together with selling in the context of the travel and tourism industry.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 5 qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:
• Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification OR
• learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers OR
• 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. In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but No formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management and complete your details.
2. Pay the £10 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

Everything you need to decide is on this page — when you are ready, enrol above or use the application button at the bottom.