Culinary Arts Management, BA (Hons), with industry placement

The University of Warwick-accredited Culinary Arts Management degree at University College Birmingham equips students for successful careers in the food industry. Graduates have excelled as Michelin-starred chefs and MasterChef stars, gaining essential skills through practical training in professional kitchens, the award-winning Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food, and advanced Food Science facilities. The course emphasizes hands-on experience, including a paid one-year placement in the UK or abroad, opportunities for industry competitions, masterclasses, and certifications like food hygiene.Key benefits include global work placements with employers such as The Savoy and Gleneagles, participation in events like Nestlé Toque d’Or, and access to enrichment activities. Career paths include head chef, restaurateur, or product development roles, with options for postgraduate progression. Assessment comprises 52% coursework, 32% practical, and 16% exams, subject to variations. Visit www.ucb.ac.uk for updates.

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

• Creative Kitchen Management

• Global Menu Development

• People Management for Hospitality Managers

• Management of Food and Beverage Operations

• Marketing Communications for Hospitality

• Hospitality Investigations

• Gastronomy

• Events Planning

• Managing Pub and Bar Operations

• Classical Patisserie – The Modern Way

• Creative Beverages

• Culinary Product Innovation and Creativity

• Research Project

• Strategic Hospitality Management

• Culinary Entrepreneurship Management

• Financial Strategy

• Cross-cultural and Global Management in Hospitality

• Innovation and Creativity Management in Hospitality and Tourism