Hospitality and Tourism Management (Level 5)

Lead in hospitality and tourism, with strategic, financial, digital-marketing, and leadership skills for modern service organizations.

QUALIFI-Awarded · UK-Recognized Equal to a Bachelor's Second Year Leads to Level 6 or a Degree Top-Up

Programme fee $3,000

What Your $3,000 Includes

One step from your finish line

Level 5 completes the first two years of a Bachelor's. Next, you choose: a UK Level 6 Diploma online, or a Bachelor's Top-Up degree at a partner university.

Recognized diploma

Awarded by QUALIFI and regulated by Ofqual, the UK's official standards, so your diploma carries real weight, not just an internal certificate.

No exams

You're assessed on practical assignments you apply to real situations, reviewed by qualified tutors. No sitting exams, no memorizing.

Study around your life

100% online and self-paced, on any device. Keep working, keep your routine, and study when it suits you.

Supported

One-to-one tutor guidance and academic feedback throughout, plus a full year of access to everything.

One clear price

$3,000 covers your full year: all modules, materials, tutor support, and your official QUALIFI diploma. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

What You’ll Learn

Apply digital marketing strategies in tourism and hospitality contexts

Understand operations, financial management, and resource planning

Manage people and customer relationships within service organizations

Analyze contemporary challenges and trends affecting the global industry

Skills You’ll Gain

Customer Relationship Management Digital Marketing Management Accounting Operations Management Strategic Analysis HR Management

What You’ll Achieve

Develop knowledge equivalent to the second year of a UK degree

Strengthen managerial and decision-making skills in tourism and hospitality

Prepare for supervisory or management roles in service organizations

Progress to a BA/BSc Top-Up Degree in Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field

The Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is a fully online programme designed to develop advanced knowledge in hospitality operations, tourism management, and customer-focused service delivery.

Learners study through the Global Education Academies Classportal, where they access structured learning materials, activities, and assignments in a flexible digital learning environment.

Learning Format

Duration: 1 Year
Fully Online & Self-Paced: Study anytime and from anywhere in the world.
Tutor-Supported Learning: Qualified tutors provide guidance and academic feedback throughout the programme.
Classportal Access: All modules, assignments, and learning materials are delivered through the Global Education Academies Classportal.
24/7 Learning Platform: Course materials remain accessible throughout the programme duration.

Assessment Method

Assessment within the programme is based on online assessments and written assignments completed throughout the programme.

Online assessments are automatically corrected through the learning platform.
Assignments are evaluated by qualified assessors, who review learner submissions and provide academic feedback.

There are no formal examinations in this programme.

Progression

After successfully completing the programme, learners may progress to:

Bachelor’s Degree Top-Up programmes at partner universities.

Completion of Levels 4 and 5 allows learners to enter the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, or Hotel Management.

The Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management includes 6 modules (120 credits) designed to strengthen knowledge in hospitality operations, customer management, and strategic service delivery.

Digital Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
Explore digital marketing tools and strategies used to attract, engage, and retain customers in tourism and hospitality businesses.
Operations Management (20 credits)
Learn how organisations manage daily operations, optimise service delivery, and improve efficiency within hospitality and tourism environments.
Management Accounting (20 credits)
Understand how financial data is used within organisations to control costs, monitor performance, and support managerial decision-making.
Management of Human Resources (20 credits)
Discover how to recruit, manage, and support employees effectively within hospitality and tourism organisations.
Customer Relationship Management (20 credits)
Learn strategies for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers to enhance loyalty, satisfaction, and service quality.
Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
Examine current trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the global tourism and hospitality industries.

To enrol in the Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management, learners should meet the following criteria:

Academic Requirements

Completion of a Level 4 qualification in hospitality, tourism, business, or a related field.

Age Requirement

Learners are typically expected to be 18 years or older.

English Language

Learners should have a sufficient level of English proficiency to understand course materials and complete written assignments.

Programme Fee

The tuition fee for the Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is displayed on the programme page.

The fee includes:

Full access to the GEA Classportal
All programme modules and learning materials
Assignment assessment and academic feedback
Tutor support throughout the programme

Payment Methods

Payments can be completed securely using:

Credit / Debit Card
Whish Money

The Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management prepares learners for supervisory and management roles within hospitality, tourism, and events organisations.

Possible career pathways include:

Hotel Operations Manager
Tourism Manager
Event Manager
Guest Experience Manager
Hospitality Supervisor
Travel and Tourism Consultant

The programme also prepares learners for advanced academic progression into Bachelor’s degree programmes.

The Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management enables learners to progress to Bachelor’s Degree Top-Up programmes at partner universities.

These programmes allow learners to complete the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, or related disciplines.

Examples of progression opportunities include:

University of Derby: International Hospitality Business Management (Top-Up)
Bournemouth University: BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management
University of Central Lancashire: Management in Hospitality BA – Top up
University of Sunderland: International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
University of Northampton: International Tourism Management (Top-Up) BA
Middlesex University London: BSc Honours International Hospitality and Tourism Management top-up

These pathways allow learners to complete the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree, either online or on campus, depending on the university programme selected.