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History
The origins of our College can be traced back to the late nineteenth century with the foundation of a Municipal Technical School offering cookery and household science courses. The School operated from a number of sites around the City and the archives record the establishment of a cookery room in 1916 and domestic cookery classes in 1918. In 1927 the name of the School was changed to the Central Technical College. By the 1950s the College had been renamed the College of Technology and a department of Bakery and Domestic Science had been established. In 1956 Birmingham's Chief Education Officer, E L Russell, recommended to the Local Education Authority the setting up of a separate college dealing with catering, bakery and domestic science. The new College of Bakery, Catering, Domestic Science and Associated Studies opened to students in 1957. The following year, the name was changed yet again to the Birmingham College of Food and Domestic Arts. ...
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Choosing what and where to study are two of the most important decisions you are ever going to have to make. The choices available to you are greater than ever before. It is important that the decisions you are about to make are the right ones for you as they will affect not just your time in education but also your future career and life chances.So why should you choose to study with us at University College Birmingham? Well, we have a well-deserved reputation for outstanding support for students, high quality programmes that fully prepare our students for employment, superb practical facilities and strong, highly effective links with industry. That view is shared by the thousands of students from the UK and overseas who choose to study with us each year.Birmingham is an exciting and fun place to live. Whatever your interests there is something for you with the range of social, sporting and cultural activities that only a major city can provide....
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- Bachelor's degree
- Online
- 3 Years
...be issued at your induction. Teaching You will be expected to engage with online learning and teaching materials throughout the course, with online classes... Learn about: Professional Management, Childhood Development, Education Studies...
- Bachelor's degree
- Online
- 12 Months
...to allocate a minimum number of study hours per week, though some weeks may require you to extend beyond this, particularly when you are engaged in completing assessments... Learn about: Professional Management, Education Studies, Childhood Development...
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- Online
- Intermediate
- 10 Weeks
...at least five hours per day working on the materials provided. Assessment You will be assessed through continuous portfolio tasks resulting in marks...
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Wanted to live life!yes, the cost of monthly travel cards and how much you money you spent on your mobile. Good experience in all thanks
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The teacher is nice but sometimes too theoretical.
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- Postgraduate
- Birmingham
- 1 Year
...Teaching is far more than a job. For many, it's a calling – an opportunity to engage and inspire children, enabling them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to thrive... Learn about: Primary School...
...Teaching is far more than a job. For many, it's a calling – an opportunity to engage and inspire children, enabling them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to thrive... Learn about: Primary School...
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Wanted to live life!yes, the cost of monthly travel cards and how much you money you spent on your mobile. Good experience in all thanks
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The teacher is nice but sometimes too theoretical.
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If you want serious studying - don't.I met the nicest people there. Also exchange student and that saved my entire stay... I accepted the unseriousness of the school.
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- Foundation degree
- Birmingham
- 2 Years
...If you aspire to work in high quality establishments – such as restaurants and pubs featured in the Michelin Guide, or those awarded AA rosettes – our... Learn about: Professional Cookery, Quality Training...
...If you aspire to work in high quality establishments – such as restaurants and pubs featured in the Michelin Guide, or those awarded AA rosettes – our... Learn about: Professional Cookery, Quality Training...
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If you want serious studying - don't.I met the nicest people there. Also exchange student and that saved my entire stay... I accepted the unseriousness of the school.
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Its one of the best place to live and enjoy thanks for everything. I had a great time, thanks for the same.
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Everyone at the university has been very nice and I feel that I can always approach staff members and get a response which will satisfy my curiosity.
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I enjoy going to university. I've made lot of friends from different backgrounds. The university has given me with a discounted parking card too.
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- Postgraduate
- Birmingham
- Different dates available
- 2 Years
...development and how it changes over time is crucial to professional practitioners in meeting the holistic developmental needs of children. Through... Learn about: Part Time, Early Years, Child Development...
...development and how it changes over time is crucial to professional practitioners in meeting the holistic developmental needs of children. Through... Learn about: Part Time, Early Years, Child Development...
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Its one of the best place to live and enjoy thanks for everything. I had a great time, thanks for the same.
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Everyone at the university has been very nice and I feel that I can always approach staff members and get a response which will satisfy my curiosity.
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I enjoy going to university. I've made lot of friends from different backgrounds. The university has given me with a discounted parking card too.
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Reviews on University College Birmingham (255)
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Team Leading and Management Apprenticeships
Klodjan Muko
Chef Cookery Courses Level 2 and Level 3 (Professional Cookery)
gsampo
Fitness Services Level 3
Alexandre Mercier
Food and Consumer Management BSc (Hons) Top-up
josh adkins
Business and Professional Administration Higher Apprenticeship
Nina Hopia
Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (BA (Hons) Business Management)
vplagarde
Community, Youth and Families FdA
patrizia scano
Food Development and Innovation BSc (Hons) Top-up
Antonio Darias
Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Top-up
tooon
Boxing Academy: Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE)
Bogdan Ionut Fiterau
Chef Apprenticeships
frauhudel
Culinary Science BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Javier Güemes
Food Technology Level 3
Roberta Guarnieri
PGCE School Direct Pathway
anonymous
Customer Service Apprenticeships
briemer
Childcare and Early Learning Apprenticeships Level 2 and Level 3
jollo
Food and Beverage Service Level 2 and Level 3
Fabio Fanni
Professional Studies in Childhood
cognitoe
Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) Level 3
alice salinardi
Food and Beverage Service Apprenticeships
laura alviz
