You'll study the principles of hospitality management and apply these to practical situations alongside either French, German, Spanish or English as a Foreign Language, putting you on the path to a potentially global career in hospitality and tourism management. Edinburgh offers an ideal place to study hospitality. A centre for travellers and tourists from all over the world, hospitality and tourism businesses flourish here, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to gain work experience. You'll also have the opportunity to learn from within the industry via an industry placement and live project. Or you can choose to study abroad through our international exchange links in Europe and the USA. You will learn practical skills in kitchens and restaurants as well as communication and language skills. You'll also gain transferable skills in research, academic writing, communication and interpersonal relations, presentation, and time management. * food and beverage management * accommodation services * human resources management * retail management * financial management * sales and marketing * tourism management.

We offer industry informed courses which combine the optimum balance of theory and practice to equip graduates for success. 92.3% of our undergraduates are in work or further study within six months of leaving (HESA, 2012). We also offer a unique personal development programme called Stand Out. Your qualification can act as a stepping stone on to graduate management training schemes with all major multinational hotel groups. Alternatively it can be a root into junior management positions in a range of sectors. Plus a second language can improve your employment chances greatly both at home and abroad.