The Integrated Foundation Year offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements for Hospitality Management we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year Hospitality Management programme which includes a Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award.Featuring a reduced tuition fee in the first year, our four-year courses will enable you to successfully follow the degree pathway of your choice while gaining essential study skills. The foundation year of your chosen degree will be studied on a full-time basis and is aimed at supporting the transition to higher education. Years two, three and four are then studied as a standard degree programme.Ranked 16th for Satisfied with Teaching for Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism✱Ranked 20th for Graduate Outcomes for Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism✱✱Ranked 12th for Satisfied with Feedback for Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism✱✱✱✱Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism Subject table, filtered by Satisfied with Teaching✱✱Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism Subject table, filtered by Graduate Outcomes✱✱✱Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide Hospitality, Events Management and Tourism Subject table, filtered by Satisfied with Feedback**By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:****Why choose the University of Northampton?**At the University of Northampton, you’ll benefit from a supportive, career-focused experience designed to help you succeed.**Personalised learning**Study in small groups led by expert academics, with dedicated one-to-one support. Our close-knit community ensures you receive individual guidance while being challenged to achieve your best.**Built for your future**Whatever your goals, we’ll help you get there. You’ll develop valuable skills, discover your strengths, and gain real-world experience - so you’re ready to stand out when applying for jobs or further study.**Guaranteed accommodation**We guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time first-year students who apply and accept their offer by June 2027✱.**Exceptional student benefits**You’ll receive a brand-new laptop at no additional cost✱✱, and all essential textbooks are available through our library - helping you save money throughout your studies.**A modern campus experience**Study at our student-led purpose-built Waterside Campus, designed to provide an inspiring and dynamic environment for learning and student life. Visit us at an Open Day to see it for yourself.**The Northampton Employment Promise**We’re confident you’ll graduate ready to launch your career. If you’re not in employment within six months, you’ll receive dedicated support from a Careers Development Consultant. If you’re still seeking opportunities after that, we’ll offer you a paid internship.✱ Eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information✱✱ Eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information