Hospitality Management Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

A world of opportunities is waiting for you. Graduates of this programme could go onto careers in the UK or overseas in hotels, restaurants, spas, cruise ships, airlines, events and visitor attractions.

The course includes an integrated work experience placement in Wivenhoe House, a 4* country house hotel on Essex’s Colchester campus.

With a student experience unlike any other, it may come as no surprise that 95% of our graduates are in full-time employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

After completing the FdA you will have the opportunity, subject to satisfactory performance, to continue with your studies and finish with a BA degree.

This course is not suitable if you need a Student Visa to study in the UK.

At Essex you will gain the knowledge and industry connections to launch your career in hospitality management. You will develop your hospitality skills and business management understanding to open up a world of opportunities in this growing industry. You will study topics including:


• Change management and hospitality business innovation



• Gastronomy and food trends



• Finance and macro-economics



• Event planning and venue management



• Human resources management



• Digital marketing



The Edge Hotel School experience is unlike any other student experience, where you will have the best of both worlds. Not only will you graduate from a well-renowned university - you will develop your industry knowledge and professional skills by gaining valuable experience in Wivenhoe House, a fully-commercial 4* hotel alongside your studies.