Culinary Arts Management with Professional Placement
Entry requirements
A level
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
Access to HE Diploma
You will need a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points. A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
HNC (BTEC)
A relevant HNC or a foundation degree with 120 credits.
HND (BTEC)
A relevant HND or a foundation degree with 240 credits.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
You will need a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points
T Level
A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C.
UCAS Tariff
Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email [email protected].
About this course
**This course is accredited by the University of Warwick**
**OVERVIEW**
**If you want a qualification that will really open doors in the food industry, our Culinary Arts Management degree course is the perfect choice for you. From Michelin-starred restaurant owner Brad Carter to Raymond Blanc Cookery School senior tutor Rebecca Boast and a string of stars on the BBC’s MasterChef TV series, University College Birmingham students have enjoyed stellar careers after graduating from this course – and you can follow in their footsteps.**
Whether you want to be executive head chef at a 5-star hotel, manage a high-profile restaurant kitchen or create new products as a development chef, our flagship culinary course will give you the skills, knowledge and experience you need. From our incredible professional training kitchens and our award-winning Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food to our cutting-edge Food Science and Innovation Suite and our expert chef lecturers, there is no place better for you to perfect your culinary skills.
As a key part of the course, you will complete a one-year work placement with extensive opportunities available in the UK and overseas. You will also have the chance to gain additional awards such as food hygiene certification, while we have a vast quantity of industry contacts to provide you with opportunities for further work experience, expert masterclasses and culinary competitions.
**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**
- **Work placement** – Boost your employment prospects through a paid one-year placement in the culinary arts industry, with opportunities around the world
- **Practical application** – Take on opportunities such as working at Michelin-starred restaurants (e.g. Simpsons, Carters of Moseley), supporting product development with major firms like Mars or working in our outstanding campus restaurant
- **Competitions** – Prove your abilities in a range of industry competitions – you could follow in the footsteps of our past winners at Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or (five-time winners), Zest Quest Asia (two-time champions), BCF Young Chef of the Year and many more
- **Enrichment** – Enjoy a variety of visits and masterclasses by celebrated chefs and food industry experts
**FACILITIES**
University College Birmingham is renowned for its outstanding food industry training facilities. As a student on our Culinary Arts Management course, you will have access to our professional standard kitchens which are used regularly for prestigious competitions, as well as our Food Science and Innovation Suite which features the latest food testing and diagnostic technology, state-of-the-art development kitchen facilities and a bespoke sensory evaluation room.
In addition, we have an AA Rosette Highly Commended restaurant on campus – Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food – which is open to the public and will arm you with hands-on skills, from serving fast food to silver service.
**PLACEMENTS**
Our course features a one-year paid placement during your second year, during which you will not incur any tuition fees. Opportunities are available in the UK or overseas.
Employers we have worked with include White Barn Inn and Spa (Maine, USA), The Savoy (London), Gleneagles (Scotland), Celtic Manor (Wales), The Landmark (London) and Ashford Castle (County Mayo, Ireland).
**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
- Head chef
- Sous chef
- Food business owner/restaurateur
- Catering manager
- Product development chef
- Culinary arts lecturer
You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.
- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**
Modules
**YEAR 1**
- Commodities, Health and Nutrition
- Culinary Arts Development
- Food, Beverage and Hospitality Operations
- Kitchen and Restaurant Operations
- Managing for Profit
- Developing Employability for Hospitality
**YEAR 2**
Work Placement
**YEAR 3**
- Creative Kitchen Management
- Global Menu Development
- People Management for Hospitality Managers
- Management of Food and Beverage Operations
- Marketing Communications for Hospitality
- Hospitality Investigations
Plus one option from:
- Gastronomy
- Events Planning
- Managing Pub and Bar Operations
- Classical Patisserie – The Modern Way
- Creative Beverages
**YEAR 4**
- Culinary Product Innovation and Creativity
- Research Project
- Strategic Hospitality Management
- Culinary Entrepreneurship Management
Plus one option from:
- Financial Strategy
- Cross-cultural and Global Management in Hospitality
- Innovation and Creativity Management in Hospitality and Tourism
- Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Skills
Assessment methods
**Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk**
**ASSESSMENT**
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course (weighting will vary in Year 3 and 4 depending on optional modules):
- **Coursework** – 52%
- **Practical assessment** – 32%
- **Written examinations** – 16%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
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