Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons) Top-up

4.4
15 reviews
  • London is a very expensive city so you have to be prepared before coming here. It was a great learning experience.
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  • I think it has been a little stressful, but overall, the experience has been fun.
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  • I've learnt something new everyday. It's a challenging experience.
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Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Do you have a background in culinary arts? Want a qualification that will really open doors in the food industry? Whether you dream of becoming an executive head chef at a 5-star hotel, managing a high-profile restaurant or creating new products as a development chef, our Culinary Arts Management top-up degree course will help you fine tune your skills and knowledge for a stellar career in the industry.

If you have previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), this top-up course will enhance your knowledge of culinary product development and business management principles, enabling you to adopt a modern management approach in a wide range of professional food environments. By completing the course, you could follow in the footsteps of some of University College Birmingham’s star culinary arts degree graduates, from Michelin-starred restaurant owner Brad Carter to Raymond Blanc Cookery School senior tutor Rebecca Boast and a series of stars on the BBC’s MasterChef TV series.

To support your studies, you will have access to a vast array of outstanding facilities including professional training kitchens and our cutting-edge Food Science and Innovation Suite. We also have excellent links with the industry to provide you with guest lectures and industry research.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities

Head chef
Sous chef
Food business owner/restaurateur
Catering manager
Catering manager
Restaurant manager (casual dining – Michelin)

Entry requirements

Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Culinary Skills, Culinary Arts or Culinary Management, 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).

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Test your skills by developing new products for a variety of market sectors and working in our on-campus kitchens and restaurant
ENRICHMENT – Gain insight from top guest speakers and opportunities for further research thanks to our wealth of food industry contacts
EXPERT TUITION – Learn from our expert chef lecturers with vast experience of the culinary arts industry
IN-DEPTH RESEARCH – Take on an independent research project on a subject of your choice in line with your career ambitions

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Reviews

4.4
fantastic
  • London is a very expensive city so you have to be prepared before coming here. It was a great learning experience.
    |
  • I think it has been a little stressful, but overall, the experience has been fun.
    |
  • I've learnt something new everyday. It's a challenging experience.
    |
100%
4.3
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

nadia hamraie

5.0
31/08/2018
What I would highlight: London is a very expensive city so you have to be prepared before coming here. It was a great learning experience.
What could be improved: Everything was great.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Tian

4.5
04/02/2018
What I would highlight: I think it has been a little stressful, but overall, the experience has been fun.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Georgia

3.5
18/01/2018
What I would highlight: I've learnt something new everyday. It's a challenging experience.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Saara

4.5
17/11/2017
What I would highlight: The work load is quite stressful, but good in general.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Former Student

4.0
11/09/2017
What I would highlight: I would definitely recommend UCB. Hands on teaching is best way to learn.
What could be improved: .
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 13 years

Subjects

  • Industry
  • Innovation
  • Hospitality
  • Chef
  • Approach
  • Culinary Arts
  • Product Development
  • Art
  • Food Science
  • Strategic Management
  • Market

Course programme

Course breakdown

MODULES
  • Core Modules
  • Culinary Product Innovation and Creativity
  • Hospitality Operations Management
  • Research Project
  • Strategic Hospitality Management
Choose 1 optional module
  • Cross-cultural and Global Management in Hospitality
  • Culinary Entrepreneurship Management
  • Financial Strategy
  • Innovation and Creativity Management in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Skills
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 course:
  • Coursework – 52%
  • Practical assessment – 32%
  • Written examinations – 16%
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.

Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons) Top-up

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250