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Meet Norissa

Norissa, a hospitality and tourism student, talks about how London is hospitality at its best and how learning from University of East London experts has helped her re-launch her restaurant. Our courses are a contemporary blend of practical hands-on experience and academia.

Why choose Hospitality, Tourism and Events

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IoH accredited

All courses within hospitality, tourism and events are accredited by the Institute of Hospitality. We also hold memberships with the Council for Hospitality Management Education, the Association for Tourism in Higher Education, and the Association of Event Venues.

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Strong London connections

Based in the heart of East London, we are located right by London City Airport, as well as famous venues like the Excel Centre and the O2 Arena. Our prime London location allows you to network with world-leading organisations in the hospitality and tourism sectors.

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Careers focus

Our hospitality and tourism courses are designed with a practice-based approach embedded into our curriculum. You will also benefit from bespoke access to the Career Zone services, supporting you with work experience opportunities, employability training and more.

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Careers focused teaching

Our hospitality, tourism, and events courses are lively and offer a contemporary blend of practical, hands on experience and academic learning. London is renowned as a global capital for the service industries, and we certainly make the most of our location. With such a great location, we are very close to places such as London City Airport, Westfield Stratford City, and West Ham United.

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I loved my time at UEL, the university promotes an inclusive environment with a wide range of opportunities for all. The lecturing is excellent, and the support offered helped me achieve a first."

Georgina Simmons

BA (Hons) Hospitality Management

Make an impact

Management is an evolving field, and UEL academics are leading projects that keep up to date with the latest trends and take their subjects in fresh directions. As a new student, you can be confident of learning from people with enthusiasm and expertise at the forefront of the tourism and hospitality profession and developing valuable industry knowledge, leadership and management skills.

Henrik Linden, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Tourism Management, completed his PhD in Culture, Media and Creative Industries and is working on a book on Fan Cultures, Tourism and Consumerism.

Our facilities

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  • Docklands Campus

    We’re one of the only universities in London to have a self-contained campus – you'll find almost everything you need at Docklands.

  • East Building Atrium

    Spacious, modern atrium in UEL's East Building with open seating areas, for students to walk and study in a vibrant campus atmosphere.

  • Docklands Library

    The Docklands library provides students with a supportive environment and access to a wide range of academic resources essential for research, independent study, and academic success.

Why choose UEL?

  • London is home to some of the world’s most iconic attractions and venues and there is no better place to study hospitality, events, and tourism. Our courses are taught by professors with industry experience who are all actively engaged in professional networks.
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  • Our BA Events Management degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in a vibrant industry that contributes an estimated £36 billion to the UK economy.
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