BSc (Hons) Bakery and Patisserie Technology (Top-up) at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

If you have a background in baking and want to continue developing your skills and knowledge for a range of roles in the industry, our Bakery and Patisserie Technology top-up degree course will help you to further pursue your career ambitions. This course is designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5) and will enhance your understanding of practical bakery subjects, while also focusing on the technical and managerial skills required to be successful in the industry.

Department: Department of Birmingham College of Food | Duration: 1 year FT | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Trends in Bakery and Patisserie Technology, Current Issues in Food and Nutrition, Food Technology, Food Supply and Sustainability, Research Project, Applied Food Project.

Career pathways

Career routes include product/process development scientist, artisan baker, cake decorator, development technologist (bakery & patisserie), bakery manager and quality control (QC) technician (bakery).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic : A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the area of baking with 240 credits. Academic : European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer).

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

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year FT

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

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