RQF Level 4 · Ofqual-regulated
Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
The Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is a 120-credit qualification designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in the principles and practices of the visitor economy. The programme comprises six mandatory units: Academic Writing and Research Skills, Business Environment for Tourism and Hospitality, Services Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality, Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality, Events Management, and The Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
It is a 120-credit qualification with 1,200 hours of Total Qualification Time, including 600 guided learning hours. Level 4 qualifications are assessed as academically equivalent to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK bachelor's degree. At Brussels College of Business and Technology (BCBT) it is studied fully online and typically takes one year.
Awarded by the Ofqual-regulated awarding body (RQF Level 4). Provided at BCBT by Brussels College as an approved NCC Education centre (SCH005).
This qualification is intended for individuals holding a relevant Level 3 diploma, two GCE Advanced Level passes, or equivalent qualifications, as well as mature learners aged 21 and over with relevant management experience.
Learners analyse the development of international tourism and assess the external economic, legal, and social factors that influence business operations.
Students explore customer service principles, marketing strategies specific to service industries, and the operational coordination required to deliver successful events.
The curriculum develops academic research and writing capabilities while addressing environmental, economic, and socio-cultural sustainability within the hospitality sector.
University progression is into a related programme, subject to the university’s admission requirements, including English. See progression.
Your entry profile is likely to include at least one of the following:
Start dates: ask admissions.
No written examinations: every unit is assessed by coursework.
€7,500 a year online. Questions about fees and payment: ask admissions.
You complete 6 mandatory units worth 120 credits in total.
| Unit | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THM401 | Academic Writing and Research Skills | 20 |
| THM402 | Business Environment for Tourism and Hospitality | 20 |
| THM403 | Services Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality | 20 |
| THM404 | Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality | 20 |
| THM405 | Events Management | 20 |
| THM406 | The Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry | 20 |
Every unit is assessed by coursework, with no written examinations. Units are graded Pass or Fail: you pass a unit by meeting all of its assessment criteria, with feedback and support before any reassessment. Assessment is externally verified by the awarding organisation.
| Learning time | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided learning (live classes, tutorials and supervised study) | 600 |
| Directed self-study, reading and coursework | 600 |
| Total Qualification Time | 1,200 |
Unit titles, credits and hours are set by the awarding organisation and may be updated.
Fees: €7,500 a year online. Our admissions team can answer your questions and help you check your entry requirements.
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