Do I need a bachelor's to start UKL7D-HTM-090?

A bachelor's is the most common entry route, but substantial relevant senior experience may also be considered. Admissions assess the overall profile.

Is the diploma available online?

Yes. Distance and online delivery is widely used by mid-career professionals who can't pause work for a full on-campus year.

What does the qualification cost?

Fees vary by intake and mode of study. Contact admissions for a current quote.

Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (UKL7D-HTM-090) | LSTH

Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (UKL7D-HTM-090) at LSTH

UK Level 7 sits at postgraduate-equivalent height in the framework. The Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (UKL7D-HTM-090) is built for senior managers — or aspiring senior managers — in hotels, tourism organisations and hospitality groups. It assumes you've already done the operational work and now want to think at the strategic and executive level: planning, finance, leadership, sustainability, and the way hospitality and tourism interact at scale.

This isn't an entry course. It's where mid-career professionals consolidate their authority to operate at director or senior-manager level.

Why Level 7 Matters

UK Level 7 carries serious weight with employers and is broadly equivalent to master's-level study. For hospitality and tourism professionals, that level signals that you can take on senior responsibility — owning a property's strategy, leading a destination programme, running a multi-site group. The Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (UKL7D-HTM-090) is positioned squarely at that step.

Who Should Apply

Department heads in hotels aiming for general manager and group-level roles.
Tourism managers targeting strategy, board or DMO leadership positions.
Holders of bachelor's degrees in related fields looking for a UK Level 7 credential.
International senior professionals wanting a recognisable postgraduate-level UK qualification.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (UKL7D-HTM-090) typically move into or consolidate roles such as general manager, regional manager, head of operations, tourism strategy lead and senior consultant. Many also use the qualification as a step toward formal master's programmes. As with all senior-track careers, the qualification supports the move; track record completes it.

Delivery

Delivery is offered on-campus in London and through distance/online study. Many mid-career professionals choose the distance route to fit around senior roles. Module structure and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

A recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent, ideally in hospitality, tourism, business or related fields.
Significant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's at this level.
IELTS 6.0 for non-native English speakers.
Minimum age 21 is typical at this level.

Apply for the Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (UKL7D-HTM-090)

If you're already operating at mid- to senior level in hospitality or tourism and want a UK Level 7 qualification to back the next move, this is well worth a closer look. Click Enroll Now and LSTH admissions will respond within one working day.