BA (Hons) Culinary Arts Management at University College Birmingham

Programme 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: The Professionals TV series, University College Birmingham students have enjoyed stellar careers after graduating from this course – and you can follow in their footsteps.

Department: Department of Birmingham College of Food | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (placement: 1 year placement) | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Culinary Skills Development, Employability Enhancement, Food and Beverage Sector Trends, Food Procurement Management, Kitchen and Restaurant Operations, Kitchen Costs and Profitability; Year 2 core modules: Contemporary Management Principles, Culinary Investigations, Fusion Menu Creation, Liquidology - The Beverage Collection, Management of Food and Beverage Operations, Creative Events Planning and Design, Creative Kitchen Management; Final year core modules: Culinary Entrepreneurship Management, New Product Development, Cross-Cultural Leadership Strategies, Culinary Research Project, Financial Strategy, Franchise and Brand Creation, Gastronomy - Food, Identity, and Culture.

Career pathways

Career routes include head chef, sous chef, food business owner/restaurateur, catering manager, culinary arts lecturer and product development chef.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We consider applications from all students, regardless of their background or previous achievements. Our tariff requirements are used for guidance, so if you don't quite meet these requirements, we would still encourage you to apply. 26/27 Entry Requirements: A-levels: An A-level grade profile of BBC. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: 112 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction. 27/28 Entry Requirements: A-levels: An A-level grade profile of BBC. T-levels: A T-level graded Merit. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Access to Higher Education Diploma: 112 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September, February

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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