BA (Hons) in Tourism & Hospitality Management
A fully online honours degree that prepares you to lead in one of the world's largest industries — study from anywhere, around your work and life.
This is a proposed programme. The European Academy of Advanced Studies and this study programme are currently in the institutional approval and accreditation process with the MFHEA. All details below — including the degree, duration and ECTS — are planned and become final once accreditation is confirmed. Enrolment is not yet open.
Develop leadership expertise through flexible online study
This honours degree gives you comprehensive, practical knowledge of tourism and hospitality management: guest services, accommodation, operations, finance and accounting, marketing and digital promotion, human resources, and customer-service excellence.
You'll develop a strong focus on sustainable tourism, the legal and ethical frameworks that govern the industry, and the technology and AI reshaping it — from booking systems and CRM software to data analytics. Graduates leave as critical thinkers and confident managers, ready for a fast-changing global industry.
Delivered 100% online through our virtual learning environment, the programme is built for people who want a recognised degree without putting their career or life on hold.
Who it's for
- Secondary school graduates seeking a first career in tourism and hospitality
- Diploma holders seeking degree-level progression
- Career changers entering the tourism and hospitality sector
- Mature learners and late-career movers building on prior experience
- Tourism and hospitality professionals pursuing career progression
- People with disabilities who value barrier-free, fully online study
Designed for online study — flexible by default
Virtual learning environment
All learning happens on our Moodle platform (my.eaas.mt) — lectures, readings, case studies, assessments and forums in one place.
Live & on-demand
A blend of live BigBlueButton sessions and self-paced content. Live attendance isn't compulsory — sessions are recorded.
Support & mentoring
Personalised tutor feedback, one-to-one mentoring, and industry mentors on real-world virtual projects.
Accessible anywhere
Distance learning removes travel and mobility barriers — ideal for students with disabilities and those balancing work or family.
19 modules across 3 years
All modules are compulsory, at MQF Level 6, with continuous assessment (40% coursework · 60% final) and a capstone research project.
What you'll be able to do
By the time you graduate, you will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities:
| Competency area | Programme learning outcome |
|---|---|
| Management & operations | Apply core hospitality and tourism management principles in real operational settings. |
| Leadership | Lead teams and operations effectively across the tourism and hospitality sector. |
| Financial acumen | Analyse financial and business performance to inform sound decisions. |
| Strategic thinking | Make strategic management decisions in a fast-changing global industry. |
| Technology & AI | Evaluate the role of technology, AI and data analytics in tourism and hospitality. |
| Sustainability & ethics | Apply sustainable and ethical practices across industry operations. |
| Communication | Communicate professionally in diverse, multicultural environments. |
Every stage earns you a qualification
The degree is built as a ladder of awards. As you progress you reach recognised milestones — an Undergraduate Certificate at 30 credits, an Undergraduate Diploma at 60, an Undergraduate Higher Diploma at 90, and the full BA (Hons) at 180 credits. So if you ever need to pause or step away early, the credits you've completed still earn you a qualification — your learning never goes to waste.
Recognition: the programme is designed to the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and awards credits in ECTS. The MQF is referenced to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and aligned with the Bologna Process — so, once accreditation with the MFHEA is confirmed, the qualification and its ECTS credits are recognised and transferable across the European Higher Education Area.
Entry requirements
You can join through any one of the routes below. Not sure which fits you? Our admissions team will help you find the right path.
| Entry route | What you need |
|---|---|
| Route 1 · Academic | A Matriculation Certificate at MQF Level 4 (or an equivalent qualification). MQF 4 applicants also provide evidence of relevant work experience. |
| Route 2 · Diploma | A relevant diploma at MQF Level 5 in a related field — gives you direct entry to the degree. |
| Route 3 · Experience | Qualify through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), where your professional experience and prior learning are formally assessed for entry. |
Tuition & fees
Tuition is the same for both study modes — €2,000 per semester across 6 semesters. Part-time simply spreads the same 180 ECTS over an extra year.
Careers & progression
Graduates are ready for management roles across tourism and hospitality — and to progress to postgraduate study such as an MBA.