BTEC Higher National Diplomas
(HNDs) have been at the forefront of cutting-edge professional
qualification design. It is administered by Edexcel
International, which was formed in 1996 by the merger
of BTEC (the Business and Technology Education Council)
and the University of London Examinations and Assessment
Council. Edexcel is one of the largest qualification
awarding bodies in UK, and is approved by the official
UK authorities, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
(QCA).
BTEC HND (Hospitality) is offered as a 20-month programme
that is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding
and skills required for success in current or future
employment, or for progression to an undergraduate degree.
Such qualification is widely recognized by many commonwealth
countries and universities.
Students, who have successfully completed the BTEC
HND programme, have an advanced standing into the final
(third) year of the University of Gloucestershire, subject
to the entry requirements of the English proficiency.
Upon completion of the final (third) year, students
are eligible to obtain the Bachelor Degree (Hons) in
Hospitality Industry Management from University of Gloucestershire.
The BA (Honors) Degree in Hospitality Industry Management
is specifically designed to provide students with a
sound theoretical and practical knowledge of all the
key related areas. The course offers management subjects
to prepare students to be able to function at managerial
level in a wide range of establishments ranging from
leading hotels, resorts, country clubs and restaurants
to catering institutions.
Advantages of BTEC HND (Hospitality)
- The programme emphasize in practical skills rather
than purely classroom examination type of evaluation.
No IELTS is required.
- It is a global fast track to a degree. Upon completion
of the BTEC HND, you can often be admitted into the
third year of a degree.
- Upon passing all modules on the HND, you will have
an advanced standing into the final (third) year of
the University of Gloucestershire. Thereafter, you
can look forward to a B.A. (Hons) in Hospitality Industry
Management from the University of Gloucestershire.
University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, is a
very old teaching institute with 200 years of teaching
history. Its Business School is located at Cheltenham,
a modern and exciting arts and tourism town. University
of Gloucestershire is ranked as 28th out of 106 UK Universities
for the excellent student experience. The innovative
teaching and learning approach of the university has
earned the university such a high ranking. The courses
offered are about gathering skills for the working world,
and the practical and problem-based learning approach
of the university would prepare students for their employment.
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