Bakery and Patisserie Technology BSc (Hons) Top-up

University College Birmingham
4.3
11 reviews
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Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

£ 7,367.37 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 9,250

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Do you have aspirations to start your own baking business, or perhaps become a chocolatier or patissier? If you have a background in baking and want to continue developing your skills and knowledge for a range of roles in the industry, our Bakery and Patisserie Technology top-up degree course will help you to further pursue your career ambitions.

This course is designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5) and will enhance your understanding of practical bakery subjects, while also focusing on the technical and managerial skills required to be successful in the industry. You will critically evaluate technology and current food nutrition trends related to bakery and patisserie products.

Our bakery top-up course provides a unique opportunity for you to research a live project with industry support. You will also have access to our industry standard bakeries and kitchen facilities on campus, as well as our state-of-the-art Food Science and Innovation Suite, helping you to boost your scientific and technological understanding of the baking industry. What’s more, our fantastic connections with major bakery and confectionery organisations will provide you with a range of industry-related visits, expert guest lectures and further work opportunities.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Product/process development scientist
Artisan baker
Cake decorator
Development technologist (bakery & patisserie)
Bakery manager
Quality control (QC) technician (bakery)

Entry requirements

Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the area of baking with 240 credits.

EU/international students

Academic: European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer).

PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Apply your practical skills studying in our bakeries and our state-of-the-art Food Science and Innovation Suite, as well as researching a live project
ENRICHMENT – Our excellent industry links provide you with a range of opportunities for guest lectures, industry research, work placements and visits
EXPERT TUITION – Learn from highly-specialised lecturers with a wealth of experience, ranging from fine confectionery to artisan breads and industrial bread production

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Reviews

4.3
fantastic
  • There is more practice involved than elsewhere.Arrive early if you want to find an apartment, don't take crap from your landlord! enjoy the city.
    ← | →
  • I really enjoy the course and the vibrant life in the campus.
    ← | →
  • Overall, I've enjoyed the whole experience.
    ← | →
100%
4.3
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Nuria Guillo

5.0
22/09/2018
What I would highlight: There is more practice involved than elsewhere.Arrive early if you want to find an apartment, don't take crap from your landlord! enjoy the city.
What could be improved: Everything was great.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Eve

4.5
21/08/2017
What I would highlight: I really enjoy the course and the vibrant life in the campus.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Lauren

4.0
29/07/2017
What I would highlight: Overall, I've enjoyed the whole experience.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Yasmin

4.5
23/07/2017
What I would highlight: They offer good placement opportunities and a balance between theory and practical content. The course has been great.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Piper

4.0
19/07/2017
What I would highlight: I have met excellent people, enjoyed my course a lot, it is so insightful!
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • Hygiene
  • Market
  • Innovation
  • Art
  • Food Science
  • Options
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality
  • Baking
  • Project
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Quality Training
  • Patisserie
  • Production
  • Pastry

Course programme

Course breakdown

MODULES

Core Modules
  • Bakery and Patisserie Ingredient Functionality
  • Current Issues in Food and Nutrition
  • Food Supply and Sustainability
  • Food Technology
Plus project:
  • Research Project
Teaching and assessment

Teaching

In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January).
  • Level 6
Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
  • Coursework – 50%
  • Practical assessment – 50%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

Tuition fees

UK/EU students

If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.

If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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Bakery and Patisserie Technology BSc (Hons) Top-up

£ 7,367.37 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 9,250

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