HND in Hospitality Management (Degree Pathway Course)
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Mont Rose College of Management and Sciences offers this BTEC diploma with the approval of Edexcel, world leader in education, a Pearson company. This level 5 HND in Hospitality Management provides a work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking skills required to work and progress in your career in the hospitality industry.
Awarding Body | Pearson Edexcel |
Level of Course | HND is a two-year Level 5 qualification (equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree). There is an embedded Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4 element which is completed during the first year. The learner can choose to exit at this point with the HNC qualification |
Number of Credit Hours | Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have acquired 240 credits. If the student wants to exit at the HNC stage, only 120 credits will be earned |
Study Mode | Full-time |
BTEC Higher National Certificate (1 Year) | The HNC is a level-4 qualification delivered over the first year. The HNC is an embedded component of the HND; however, it can be taken as a stand-alone qualification. If you wish to only acquire the HNC, you will need to complete all 8 units at level 4 |
BTEC Higher National Diploma (2 Years) | The HND is a level 5 qualification delivered over two years, the first year at level 4 and the second year at level 5. To complete the HND, you will need to successfully achieve all 8 units at level 4 and the 7 units at level 5 for a total of 15 units |
Attendance | A full-time student is required to attend classes 3 days a week without any holidays allowed during the term |
Workload | Total Qualification Time (TQT) is an estimate of the total amount of time required for a student to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a qualification. Each 15-credit module approximates to a TQT of 150 hours and 60 hours of Guided Learning. Mont Rose College recommends an average of 8-10 hours of home study per week for this programme |
Total Guided Learning (GL) | Higher National Certificate (HNC) = 480 hours Higher National Diploma (HND) = 960 hours |
The award is made up of 15 units:
Core Units:
Specialist Units:
Extra Units:
Teaching & Learning
The learning and teaching strategy for HND/C Hospitality Management is explicitly designed to contribute to the achievement of intended learning outcomes, which are clearly expressed at programme and module level.
The general approach to enabling the learning process for most modules involves:
Due to the wide variety of modules included in this programme, there may be different teaching and assessment approaches adopted that are appropriate for a particular module. At the start of each module, tutors will provide a scheme of work that details the module teaching structure, and the learning and teaching approaches to be adopted. At the same time an assignment brief will be provided to the students to detail the activities, assessment methods, deadlines, and textbook support.
The College has developed a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Moodle, through which the students can access lecture notes and engage with staff and other Hospitality students.
Activities which can contribute to the Total Qualification Time include:
Assessment: :
The units in the course are internally assessed using a combination of Centre-devised assignments which are set and marked by Centres and Pearson-set assignments which are set by Pearson and marked by Centres). All submissions are made electronically with a similarity checking tool.
All submissions are marked by the assessor, internally verified and approved by the quality assurance team within a set deadline as published in the assignment brief before being certified by a Pearson external verifier.
Assessors will be providing feedback on the achievements and recommendations for improvements and award a grade using the assessment criteria listed in the assignment brief. The grade for the unit is decided according to the level for which the student is judged to have met all the criteria. Therefore:
Various assessment methods to be used are
Assessment decisions through applying unit-based criteria
Assessment decisions for BTEC Higher Nationals are based on the specific criteria given in each unit and set at each grade level. The criteria for each unit have been defined according to a framework to ensure that standards are consistent in the qualification and across the suite as a whole. The way in which individual units are written provides a balance of assessment of understanding, practical skills, and vocational attributes appropriate to the purpose of the qualifications.
Entry Requirements
Mont Rose College recruits students of good achievement from all educational backgrounds. Proven previous exam results are the main criteria for admission to Mont Rose College. International (Tier-4) students also need to show English language competence to secure admission.
The following criteria must be met in order to secure admission to Mont Rose College. At least one of the following in academics:
English Language:
International (Tier-4) students must show proof of English-language competence through success in an English test or background approved by UKBA. They should have The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) The B2 level and above in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students from the European Union (EU) students should also have good exam results and/or background in the English language.
Restrictions on Learner Entry:
The Edexcel BTEC Higher National qualifications are for learners aged 18 years and over.
Start Date:
New intakes each January/April/September
Total Course Duration:
2 years
Progression Routes on Completion
The Pearson BTEC level-5 HND in Hospitality Management offers a progression route for learners who wish to be employed in the Hospitality industry. The Pearson BTEC level-5 HND in Hospitality Management is particularly useful for learners who want to progress to a Bachelors Degree
Tuition Fee
Home Students
The tuition fee for the academic year 2024-25 is £8,950 and applies to both new and continuing students.
The tuition fee for the academic year 2025-26 is £9,535 for the new entrants and £9,250 for the continuing students (entering the second year of study).
For the majority of students, the course is fully funded by the Student Loan Company https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company.
To check your student finance eligibility, please get in touch with the finance team at E: studentfinance@mrcollege.ac.uk or T: +44 20 8556 5009 or visit Student Finance England website: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
Awarding Body Registration Fee:
The Pearson fee for HND registration is paid by the College at the time of student enrolment.
International Students
Tuition Fees: £14,500 per annum
Early Bird Discount: £500
Bursary: students arriving from some countries may be eligible for a bursary. Please contact admissions@mrcollege.ac.uk for more information.
How to Apply
Please download the application form from https://mrcollege.ac.uk/apply-online/. Complete and return it to Mont Rose College with relevant qualification documents, one suitable reference, and a copy of your passport via email and attached scanned document copies at:
- Home Students: admissions@mrcollege.ac.uk
- International Students: mrcinternational@mrcollege.ac.uk
or by post to Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.
Study Location: Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.
Study Mode
Full time
Level of Course
Level 5
Learners
240 Credits
Attendance
21 Hours per week
Time Table
Morning and Afternoon
Duration
2 Years
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