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Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management)

Start with one year at UCL in Sri Lanka, then finish your degree at Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS), the hotel school of Torrens University Australia and No.1 in Australia for hospitality.

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Duration

3 years: 1 at UCL, 2 in Australia

Intakes

February, June and September

Awarded by

Torrens University Australia

Study at

UCL, then BMIHMS in Sydney and the Blue Mountains

Level

Bachelor’s degree

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Overview

This is a 1+2 pathway. In Year 1 you study the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality Management at UCL.

You then move to Australia for Years 2 and 3 at Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS), the hotel school of Torrens University Australia. BMIHMS teaches at its residential hotel campus in Leura, in the Blue Mountains, and in Sydney.

No.1in Australia for hospitality

21stin the world for hospitality

96%in full-time work within 6 months

The Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains, near the BMIHMS campus in Leura

Paid hotel placements

Paid industry placement is part of the BMIHMS degree. Hotel partners include Marriott, Hilton, Accor, IHG and Four Seasons.

Learn in a training hotel

Practise real hotel operations on the BMIHMS simulated hotel campus in Leura, in the Blue Mountains.

Start in Sri Lanka

Study Year 1 at UCL in Rajagiriya, with guest lectures from hospitality leaders.

Scholarships up to 40%

Awarded for exam results, leadership and sport. You do not need straight A’s to qualify.

Modules

Course structure

Year 1 is taught at UCL. Years 2 and 3 are taught by BMIHMS in Australia.

Year 1 at UCL: BTEC Level 4 HNC in Hospitality Management

The Contemporary Hospitality Industry
Managing the Customer Experience
Sustainable Hospitality Practice
The Hospitality Business Toolkit
Leadership and Management for Hospitality
Managing Food and Beverage Operations
Managing Front Office Operations
Professional Identity and Practice

Year 2 at BMIHMS, Australia

Sales and Marketing
Financial Operations
Talent Management
Business Law and Risk Management
Food, Beverage and Rooms Management Theory
Environmental Sustainability for Hotels and Resorts
Industry Placement Part C
Industry Placement Part D

Year 3 at BMIHMS, Australia

Revenue Management
Hoteliers and Destination Management
Entrepreneurship and Innovations
Ethics in Decision Making
Hotel and Resort Design
Strategic Hotel Management
Hotel Operational Training Simulation (HOTS)
The Leadership Experience

Year 1 modules are taught by qualified academics and industry professionals, with 4 contact hours per unit per week. BMIHMS sets the subjects for Years 2 and 3, and these may change.

Pathway

After Year 1 at UCL you move to BMIHMS, the hotel school of Torrens University Australia, for the final two years of your degree.

Year 1: Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Hospitality Management at UCL
Years 2 and 3: Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management) at BMIHMS in Australia
Guest lectures from hospitality leaders during Year 1
Paid industry placement in hotels during your degree
Your degree is awarded by Torrens University Australia

Torrens University at UCL

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements for entry to Year 1. Not sure you meet them? See your other options.

A/Levels

2 passes

Plus an O/Level pass in Mathematics.

Other routes

Foundation or BTEC

NCC Level 3 Foundation, a Pearson BTEC Level 3 in hospitality, or an approved foundation-level qualification.

English

O/Level credit

Or PTE Academic 51, or IELTS 5.5.

These are the requirements for Year 1 at UCL. To move to BMIHMS for Years 2 and 3, international students also need the English level Torrens sets, currently IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5.

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Fees and scholarships

Download the current fee schedule, and check which scholarship you could qualify for.

Tuition fees

Current fees and payment plans

Get the full fee schedule for this programme as a PDF.

Full tuition fees and payment dates
Flexible instalment plans
Early bird discounts for advance registration

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Scholarships

Up to 40%

Awarded for exam results, leadership and sport. You do not need straight A’s to qualify.

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Careers

Hotel management graduates work in hotels, resorts, events and tourism businesses. Typical first roles include:

Hotel Management Trainee
Front Office Supervisor
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Guest Relations Executive
Events Coordinator
Reservations Executive

With experience, graduates move into roles such as Resort Manager, Front Office Manager, Guest Relations Manager and Property Manager. 9 in 10 BMIHMS graduates work in their field.

Skills you will build

Hospitality operations
Managing the customer experience
Food and beverage operations
Front office operations
Leadership and management
Sustainable hospitality practice

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to what applicants ask most.

How does the 1+2 pathway work?

You study Year 1 at UCL in Sri Lanka, then transfer to Torrens University Australia for Years 2 and 3.

What do I study at UCL?

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality Management.

Who awards the degree?

Torrens University Australia. Years 2 and 3 are taught by Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS), its hotel school.

Where will I study in Australia?

At BMIHMS, which teaches the degree at its residential hotel campus in Leura, in the Blue Mountains, and at its Sydney campus. Our admissions team will confirm your campus plan.

Is paid work experience included?

Yes. Paid industry placement in hotels is part of the BMIHMS degree, and BMIHMS helps students find placements with its industry partners.

How is BMIHMS ranked?

BMIHMS is ranked 1st in Australia and 21st in the world for Hospitality and Leisure Management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. 96% of its graduates are in full-time work within six months, and 9 in 10 work in their field (Kantar, 2024 to 2025).

When can I start?

There are three intakes a year: February, June and September.

Can I get a scholarship?

UCL offers scholarships of up to 40% for exam results, leadership and sport. A counsellor can tell you what you could qualify for.

Can I pay in instalments?

Yes. Flexible instalment payment plans are available.

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