Our Hospitality courses will not only arm you with a vast array of industry knowledge but they are designed to give you as much exposure to the reality of the industry as possibile. As a student you can expect to:

• Take an active part in discovering the diverse nature of hospitality and tourism
• Run a commercial restaurant
• Meet professionals who have shaped the industry in the past and who will help to shape it in the future
• Manage Scotland’s major student-led annual food festival
• Discover how some of Scotland’s tourist attractions area managed
• Help to develop strategies for the future
• Debate policy with those responsible for tourism in the local area
• Plan and manage bespoke tours and other activities around Scotland

Our courses are truly international, students hail from across the globe and we have links with many different hospitality organisations world-wide. Learning alongside a range of nationalities will enhance your learning and development and our links will allow you to meet key players in the industry and open up a range of placement activities.

Our staff team all have experience of working in the industry and regularly publish in academic journals – so you know what they are talking about is relevant. Furthermore they have strong connections to organisations such as the Institute of Hospitality, the Tourism Society, the Scottish Tourism Forum, the Hospitality Industry Trust and many more. These connections provide an opportunity to attend conferences, attend workshops and even apply for scholarships to spend time in Switzerland, at Disney or at one of many other exciting locations, all connected to your learning.

There are also a range of professional qualifications that you can undertake in tandem with your studies including the Certificate in Management Consulting Essentials in conjunction with the Chartered Management Institute. Additionally you will engage with students and staff of the International Institute for Planned Events at QMU, making the connection between events and hospitality and tourism, tapping into their expertise and learning about policy, strategy and issues in connection with the provision of major events for example the Commonwealth Games.

And with our Edinburgh location you will be right at the heart of one of the most dynamic industries in Scotland, perfectly positioned to immerse yourself in this challenging an rewarding world.