Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management (Hospitality Specialism) - Higher Level Apprenticeship
Course Type
Higher Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2.5 Years
Start & End Date
14 September 2026
29 August 2029
Location
Coleraine
Interview Required
Yes
The Tourism and Hospitality sector is vital to the Northern Ireland economy. It is an exciting and vibrant area to work in, with the opportunity to visit many interesting places and meet people from all over the world.
Northern Regional College is offering a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management for people who either want to get into the industry or who are already working in the industry and want to improve their career opportunities by starting a new role.
World-famous sites like the Giant`s Causeway and Titanic Belfast attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Our hotels and restaurants are internationally recognised and major sporting and entertainment events play a vital role in promoting Northern Ireland as a popular destination.
This qualification allows you to work and study at the same time. You will start by gaining an overview of the wider industry and its markets, then specialist units cover topics like Management, Events Operations, Finance, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Domestic and Global Tourism and Managing Specialist and Corporate Events.
Your programme of study will allow you to obtain a Foundation Degree in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management, validated by Ulster University. Successful completion of a summer bridging module will allow you complete final year of either the university`s BSc Honours in International Hospitality Management, or the BSc Honours in International Tourism Management, or BSc Honours in Events Management. Bridging options for final year entry are possible subject to academic performance and mapping modules or pathway.
Our current student shares his experience of this course.
You will gain valuable knowledge, practical skills and work experience as well as a recognised qualification, a combination that will help to increase your future employability prospects, improve your CV and open up new career opportunities for you.
You will gain valuable work experience from your employer and gain a recognised professional qualification whilst earning a regular salary.
You will be able to start or develop your career without the debt that university students accumulate during a standalone full-time degree course. A Higher Level Apprenticeship is a professional and academic alternative to attending university full-time.
As part of their programme, all apprentices are allocated a Workplace Mentor to assist them in the workplace, and a College Mentor to oversee their studies.
Applicants must:
satisfy Ulster University’s general entry requirements including;
Or
Provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL).
Attendance at a pre-entry advice session is mandatory prior to enrolment.
Where students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions. APEL applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the start date of the programme. More details can be found in the APEL Policy.
No fees.
Payment of fees must be arranged prior to course commencement and at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Fees for subsequent years (Year 2 and/or Year 3) may be subject to change due to annual increases in awarding body charges, such as registration or examination fees.
Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer, you must upload an approved Employer Consent Form to the online admissions portal.
Payment Options
You can pay your fees in full by cash, cheque, credit/debit card, direct debit payment or via a Student Loan. For further details visit our fees and funding page.
Contact Details
Student Loan Queries
T: 028 9085 5048
E: studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
Funding Options including Scholarships
There are several funds available to help with costs related to your course such as grants and scholarships. For further details visit our student finance page.
Additional Mandatory Costs
Additional mandatory costs are essential expenses which are required in order to complete your course. These costs are separate from, and in addition to, any course tuition fees. Most courses do not have any additional mandatory costs. Examples of additional mandatory costs includes trips which are included as a component of your course, essential textbooks which are not available from our learning resource centres, essential equipment which is not provided by the College, professional memberships which are linked directly to the course.
These costs do not include stationery materials or items which a student may choose to purchase, personal computer equipment or software or additional textbooks or journals, memberships of professional bodies not essential for your course. Many students will choose to purchase their own equipment and materials during their course, these are not mandatory costs. For most courses, equipment and materials will be provided by the College.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
The Tourism and Hospitality sector is vital to the Northern Ireland economy. It is an exciting and vibrant area to work in, with the opportunity to visit many interesting places and meet people from all over the world.
Northern Regional College is offering a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management for people who either want to get into the industry or who are already working in the industry and want to improve their career opportunities by starting a new role.
World-famous sites like the Giant`s Causeway and Titanic Belfast attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Our hotels and restaurants are internationally recognised and major sporting and entertainment events play a vital role in promoting Northern Ireland as a popular destination.
This qualification allows you to work and study at the same time. You will start by gaining an overview of the wider industry and its markets, then specialist units cover topics like Management, Events Operations, Finance, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Domestic and Global Tourism and Managing Specialist and Corporate Events.
Your programme of study will allow you to obtain a Foundation Degree in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management, validated by Ulster University. Successful completion of a summer bridging module will allow you complete final year of either the university`s BSc Honours in International Hospitality Management, or the BSc Honours in International Tourism Management, or BSc Honours in Events Management. Bridging options for final year entry are possible subject to academic performance and mapping modules or pathway.
Our current student shares his experience of this course.
You will gain valuable knowledge, practical skills and work experience as well as a recognised qualification, a combination that will help to increase your future employability prospects, improve your CV and open up new career opportunities for you.
You will gain valuable work experience from your employer and gain a recognised professional qualification whilst earning a regular salary.
You will be able to start or develop your career without the debt that university students accumulate during a standalone full-time degree course. A Higher Level Apprenticeship is a professional and academic alternative to attending university full-time.
As part of their programme, all apprentices are allocated a Workplace Mentor to assist them in the workplace, and a College Mentor to oversee their studies.
Applicants must:
satisfy Ulster University’s general entry requirements including;
Or
Provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL).
Attendance at a pre-entry advice session is mandatory prior to enrolment.
Where students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions. APEL applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the start date of the programme. More details can be found in the APEL Policy.
Course Fees
No fees.
Payment of fees must be arranged prior to course commencement and at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Fees for subsequent years (Year 2 and/or Year 3) may be subject to change due to annual increases in awarding body charges, such as registration or examination fees.
Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer, you must upload an approved Employer Consent Form to the online admissions portal.
Payment Options
You can pay your fees in full by cash, cheque, credit/debit card, direct debit payment or via a Student Loan. For further details visit our fees and funding page.
Contact Details
Student Loan Queries
T: 028 9085 5048
E: studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
Funding Options including Scholarships
There are several funds available to help with costs related to your course such as grants and scholarships. For further details visit our student finance page.
Additional Mandatory Costs
Additional mandatory costs are essential expenses which are required in order to complete your course. These costs are separate from, and in addition to, any course tuition fees. Most courses do not have any additional mandatory costs. Examples of additional mandatory costs includes trips which are included as a component of your course, essential textbooks which are not available from our learning resource centres, essential equipment which is not provided by the College, professional memberships which are linked directly to the course.
These costs do not include stationery materials or items which a student may choose to purchase, personal computer equipment or software or additional textbooks or journals, memberships of professional bodies not essential for your course. Many students will choose to purchase their own equipment and materials during their course, these are not mandatory costs. For most courses, equipment and materials will be provided by the College.