University of Central Lancashire awarded accreditation

Institute of Hospitality accredits UCLan programmes

The Institute of Hospitality is delighted to announce that accreditation has been awarded to ten programmes offered by the University of Central Lancashire in Preston. Accreditation is awarded for five years, to six undergraduate and four postgraduate programmes in hospitality, tourism, and event management.

The Professional Review Panel commend the programmes and, in particular:

• the opportunity for a work placement for Master’s-level students following their formal studies
• the delivery of the ‘Events in Action’ module, where monies raised are donated to a children’s charity
• the qualifications, academic experience, professional engagement, and industrial experience of the teaching staff
• the academic and physical resources available to support student learning
• the emphasis placed on student involvement in the Staff Student Liaison Committee
• the quality of documents presented that support all aspects of the University Quality Assurance process

Jane Shaw, Principal Lecturer and Academic Lead at UCLan said “We are delighted to have secured accreditation with the Institute of Hospitality. This relationship recognises our commitment to blend practical learning with academic rigour and our continued efforts to stay up to date with the latest industry trends that open up global employment opportunities to our graduates.”

Peter Ducker FIH, Chief Executive, Institute of Hospitality said, “It is a pleasure to award accreditation and to welcome the University of Central Lancashire to our global network of accredited programme providers. I look forward to developing our relationship with UCLan students and supporting their graduates in the future.”

Details of the accredited programmes can be found in the Accreditation Register and on the University of Central Lancashire feature page.

Institutions can find out more about the benefits of accreditation and register their interest.