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University College Birmingham

Birmingham , England ,United Kingdom

CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT FdA

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.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Work placements
Work placements are vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and they may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our hired@UCB team can help find the ideal placement for you. 

Our FdA and BA Culinary Arts Management courses both feature 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.

Work alongside experts in your sector
A snapshot of some of the employers we have worked with:

  • White Barn Inn and Spa (Maine, USA)
  • The Savoy (London)
  • Gleneagles (Scotland)
  • Celtic Manor (Wales)
  • The Landmark (London)
  • Ashford Castle (County Mayo, Ireland)

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

  • Head chef
  • Sous chef
  • Food business owner/restaurateur
  • Catering manager
  • Culinary arts lecturer
  • Product development chef

PSW Opportunity

Two-year post-study work visa for international graduates from the 2020/21 academic year.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

"1)An overall average of at least 65% in 12th Standard from both State and Central Examination Boards. 

2)Culinary Arts/Nutrition/Bakery/Sport and Hospitality related Courses

IELTS 6.0 with no element less than 5.5"

Sri Lanka

"1)For applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum the normal UCAS tariff will be applied.

2)IELTS - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component"

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