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

Programme overview

From making artisan breads to working as a bakery technologist, our Bakery and Patisserie Technology degree will give you the skills and knowledge for a range of careers to help you flourish in this creative and highly competitive industry. Developed in consultation with industry experts, our long-established bakery degree course will help you hone your practical skills and technical abilities, as well as give you the business knowledge you need to compete.

Department: Department of Birmingham College of Food | Duration: 4 years FT (3 years without placement) | Study mode: full-time (placement: 48-week placement (optional) opportunities available) | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Bakery Science and Nutrition, Business Foundations for Bakery and Patisserie, Traditional and Contemporary Confectionery, Principles of Cake Decoration, Applied Food Safety in Bakery and Patisserie, Artisan Bread; Year 2 core modules: Sensory Science and Data Handling, Quality Assurance and Legislation, Functional Ingredients for Bakery, Contemporary Bread Production, Creative Patisserie and Chocolate, Bakery Product Development; Final year core modules: Current Issues in Bakery and Nutrition, Bakery Production Systems, International Bakery Traditions and Cultural Adaptations, Bakery Supply Chain and Sustainability, Strategic Enterprise & Live Project in Bakery & Patisserie, 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

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 FT (3 years without placement)

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

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