UK CTH Diploma in Hotel Management

These diplomas are 12-month long academic programs that incorporate an internship in a related business area to put into practice the skills you learnt in your course. Students can choose to receive help and support from Twin’s experienced work advisors in finding and securing a paid job in the UK. Holders of a CTH Diploma can progress to the Advanced Diploma, or to the second or third year of a university degree, or on to better employment. We have an impressive bank of case studies from students who are achieving their potential, thanks to CTH.

Course Duration
One Academic Year: 15hours/week
Start Date: Sept, Oct, Jan and Mar

Course Modules

• Food Hygiene, Health & Safety
• Food and Beverage Operations
• Front Office Operations
• Facilities and Accommodation Operations
• Marketing
• The Tourism Industry
• Introduction to Business Operations
• Hospitality Finance
• Business Computing

Eligibility Criteria
1. Students of minimum 18 years of age who have completed secondary education in their home country
2. English language level is at Upper Intermediate

Guidelines for English Language Level:
IELTS Examination               5.0
Cambridge FCE                    Pass
TOEIC Examination score      500
TOEFL Examination score      480

Study Location
Twin International Study Centre
Facilities: Comprehensive IT suite: Internet access and self-study facilities, student cafeteria and dining area, equipped classes, use of London South Bank University Library for further resources

University Pathways
CTH students have gained entry onto the second and third year of university hospitality and tourism programs and links exist with a number of universities for students who are interested in enhancing their qualifications. These universities have excellent tourism and/or hospitality departments and offer CTH students the opportunity to secure a successful future in these industries.

University Access for CTH students
Hospitality and Tourism: Bournemouth University, Thames Valley University, Middlesex University – Dubai Campus, U.A.E, University College Birmingham, University of Sunderland, London South Bank University, Edith Cowan University, The Hotel School Sydney, The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), Sunway University College
Hospitality: Glion and Les Roches Hospitality Management Schools, HELP University College
Tourism: University of Northampton
Gaming and Leisure: Salford University
General Management: Heriott Watt University

UK Point System for General Student Visa
To gain a ‘General Student’ visa, applicants will have to score points against two sets of objective criteria with an overall pass mark of 40 points:
Points under Tier 4: General Student - Pass Mark 40
Confirmation of Acceptance for studies: 30
Maintenance and Funds Test - General Students: 10

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
Students must be accepted as a full-time student and enrolled on either:

• Full time UK degree level course or above in a publicly funded Higher Education Institution (HEI); or   
  
• Overseas HE course which is recognized as being equivalent to a UK HE qualification at an overseas HEI; or
• On course of study involving a minimum of 15 hours per week organized daytime study; or
• Course of study which includes a work placement element which is no more than 50% of the full course length and is at a minimum of level 3 on the NQF or its equivalent (or at the equivalent of a UK degree level or above if an overseas qualification).
  

Maintenance and Funds Test
Students applying for a ‘General Student’ visa must be able to support themselves and any dependants, as they do not qualify for state benefits.

We will accept the following as evidence of sufficient funds:

• For students on courses of less than 12 months, we will expect them to show that they hold sufficient funds to cover the full costs of their course fees plus £800 per month of each month of the course up to a maximum of 12 months
• For students on courses which are more than 12 months, we will expect them to show they have sufficient funds to pay the first year of fees only plus £9,600 to cover their first year in the UK