FdA 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: 3 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.

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

26/27 Entry Requirements: A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CD. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MPP. 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 56 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: 56 UCAS Tariff points. Non-tariff: Non-UCAS Tariff-based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry. Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, they must have a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. The application must also include a reference from the student's line manager supporting their entry to higher education. 27/28 Entry Requirements: A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CD. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MPP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

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

Intake: September, February

Duration: 3 years full-time

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

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