HOSPITALITY PROGRAMS
PGC Level 7 Diploma in
Hospitality and Tourism
Management
Step Into Senior Leadership in Tourism Management.
Course Overview
This Level 7 Diploma is a postgraduate-level programme designed to develop advanced knowledge and strategic management skills for professionals in the hospitality and tourism sector. It focuses on leadership, strategic planning, marketing, tourism policy, and the social and cultural dimensions of tourism, preparing learners to manage complex, global industry challenges.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are typically expected to have:
- A Level 6 qualification or
- A recognised undergraduate degree
- Experienced managers without formal qualifications may be considered subject to interview and demonstrated capability.
- For non-native English speakers, an English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 is required.
Qualification Structure
The qualification consists of 4 mandatory units, each worth 30 credits, for a total of 120 credits:
- Marketing Approaches in Hospitality and Tourism
- Strategic Planning Facets in Hospitality and Tourism
- Tourism Policy in an International Context and Development
- Culture and Society in Tourism
All units must be successfully completed to achieve the diploma.
Key Outcomes
On completion, learners will be able to:
- Apply advanced management and leadership principles in hospitality and tourism organisations
- Critically analyse strategic, marketing, and policy-related challenges
- Evaluate the relationship between tourism, culture, society, and sustainable development
- Develop practical, evidence-based solutions to complex industry problems
- Demonstrate independent learning, critical thinking, and professional judgement
Duration and Delivery
- Total Qualification Time: Approximately 1,200 hours
- Guided Learning: Around 60 hours
- Delivery may include lectures, workshops, guided study, online learning, and independent research, depending on the centre’s mode of delivery.
Assessment and Verification
- Assessment is entirely assignment-based, using work-related and applied tasks.
- Learners are assessed through written assignments aligned to learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
- Quality assurance includes internal marking and external verification to ensure consistency, academic standards, and credibility.
Career & Progression Opportunities
Graduates can progress to:
- Senior and strategic management roles within hospitality, tourism, and related sectors
- Further postgraduate study, including progression toward a full master’s degree (subject to university requirements)
- Professional roles in tourism development, policy, marketing, and international hospitality management