This diploma develops advanced management knowledge and skills for tourism and hospitality, enabling learners to evaluate contemporary theory, solve complex management problems, and progress to sen...
This Ofqual-regulated Level 6 qualification develops advanced tourism and hospitality management capability through six mandatory units focused on strategy, policy, people, technology, development, and research.
Ofqual regulated qualification
120 total credits
1200 hours Total Qualification Time
480 Guided Learning Hours
6 mandatory units
Assessed by coursework on a pass/fail basis
The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is designed to develop learners’ management knowledge and skills within the tourism and hospitality industry. It requires learners to critically evaluate contemporary knowledge and theories and use them to propose solutions to complex management problems.
Develops advanced management knowledge for tourism and hospitality
Focuses on solving complex industry management problems
Builds decision-making and planning capability
Covers strategic, operational, and research-based disciplines
Equivalent in academic level to RQF Level 6 study
Supports both higher study and professional progression
This qualification develops advanced understanding across the major functional and strategic areas of tourism and hospitality management.
Critically analyse strategic marketing for tourism and hospitality organisations and destinations
Evaluate tourism policy and planning concepts and create tourism plans for destinations
Analyse organisational behaviour, leadership, management, and performance in tourism and hospitality organisations
Critically appraise the impact of technology on operations, consumer behaviour, and marketing
Evaluate the relationship between tourism, international development, and sustainable development
Design, carry out, analyse, and present research relevant to tourism and hospitality management
This course is suitable for learners who want to progress into higher-level management, strategic, and academic roles within the tourism and hospitality sector.
Learners progressing from a relevant Level 5 qualification
Aspiring tourism managers seeking Level 6 progression
Hospitality professionals preparing for senior responsibilities
Supervisors and team leaders moving into strategic roles
Individuals planning to progress to postgraduate study
Practitioners wanting stronger research and analytical skills
Entry onto this qualification requires appropriate prior study or relevant management experience. Learners must be at least 18 years old at the beginning of the course, and non-majority English-speaking country applicants must provide evidence of English language competency.
Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification
Mature learners over 21 with management experience may be considered by the delivery centre
Assessment for this qualification is coursework based. Units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM, and learners must achieve all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to gain a pass.
Assessment method is coursework
All units are internally assessed by the centre
All units are externally verified by OTHM
Overall grading structure is pass/fail
Successful completion of this diploma provides a strong platform for academic and professional advancement. The qualification has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind.
Progression to relevant OTHM Level 7 Diplomas
Eligibility for direct entry into relevant Master’s degree programmes
Advanced entry opportunities through OTHM university progression arrangements
Progression into higher-level tourism and hospitality management roles
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