FdA Professional Chef at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

If you aspire to work in high quality establishments – such as restaurants and pubs featured in the Michelin Guide, or those awarded AA rosettes – our Professional Chef foundation degree is a great way to gain valuable knowledge and hands-on training that will help you craft your culinary career.

Department: Department of Birmingham College of Food | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Advanced Culinary Skills, Specialist Patisserie, The Gastronomist, The Science of Food; Year 2 core modules: Advanced Culinary Techniques, Innovative Patisserie, Kitchen Management Techniques, Profitable Menu Development.

Career pathways

Career routes include sous chef, head chef, pastry chef, food technologist, product/process development scientist and catering manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic: A relevant Level 3 qualification in Chef Catering, Professional Chef/Cookery or Food Preparation and Cooking (NVQ, VRQ, VTCT etc.) Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, you must have a minimum of 12 months' relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties.

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

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time

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

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