Culinary Arts Management MA / PGDip

4.8
2 reviews
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Master

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    Flexible

Managing professional culinary enterprises is an exciting challenge. Blending artistry, technique and creativity with the demands of management and business requires a unique range of abilities. Our Culinary Arts Management postgraduate course will arm you with this advanced skill set, driving you towards a dynamic career in the culinary environment of the hospitality industry.

University College Birmingham is internationally renowned for food and hospitality training, and our course will enhance your knowledge of classical culinary technique and how to adapt it to the modern international culinary environment. Innovation, recipe and food product development will form key components of your study, while you’ll also learn how to meet changing consumer demands and research trends, as well as the challenge of managing culinary operations as profit centres.

Not only will you be supported on campus by our vastly experienced lecturers and our outstanding kitchen and food development facilities, but you’ll also have the chance to prove your culinary skills and knowledge in the industry through an optional placement for up to six months, setting the foundations for your career in senior management.

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.

Chef
Head chef
Catering manager
Product/process development scientist
Restaurant manager
Food business owner/restaurateur

Entry requirements
Academic

MA Culinary Arts Management: A grade classification of 2:2 is required or international equivalent.

PGDip Culinary Arts Management: A grade classification of third-class is required or international equivalent.

A subject-related UK or International honours degree from a recognised institution.

WORK PLACEMENT – Take up our optional six-month placement and get your foot in the door within the food and hospitality industry before you even finish your studies
EXPERT TUITION – Draw from our lecturers’ wealth of experience and keep up-to-date with the very latest industry developments and academic research
EXCELLENT FACILITIES – Develop and apply your skills within our industry-standard kitchen and restaurant facilities on campus

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Reviews

4.8
  • All courses were good and it helped me a lot, in learning and writing, thanks a lot. I had a great time.
    |
  • The university is always there for each student. Not only will they help you in student life but also if you have any problems in your personal life.
    |
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4.3
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Nuria Garcia

5.0
13/10/2018
What I would highlight: All courses were good and it helped me a lot, in learning and writing, thanks a lot. I had a great time.
What could be improved: I can't say nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Marco Sannio

4.5
05/05/2017
What I would highlight: The university is always there for each student. Not only will they help you in student life but also if you have any problems in your personal life.
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

  • Product Development
  • Quality Training
  • Quality
  • Business and Management
  • Hygiene
  • Commodities
  • Market
  • Approach
  • Hospitality
  • Chef
  • Innovation
  • Marketing
  • Art
  • International
  • Financial
  • Planning
  • Tourism
  • Industry
  • Financial Training
  • Culinary Arts

Course programme

Course breakdown

POSTGRADUATE

Core Modules
  • Culinary Artistry - Contemporary Principles
  • Culinary Innovation and Product Development
  • Culinary Management Project
  • Managing Across Cultures
  • Managing Profitable Food and Beverage Operations
  • Masters Research Project
  • Revenue & Performance Analysis
Optional placement module
  • Postgraduate Work Placement
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 7
Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this postgraduate course:
  • Coursework – 68%
  • Practical assessment – 22%
  • Written examinations – 10%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

DURATION - 1.5 years FT / 2.5 years PT

Culinary Arts Management MA / PGDip

Price on request