PGDip Culinary Arts Management at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Managing professional culinary enterprises is an exciting challenge. Blending artistry, technique and creativity with the demands of management and business requires a unique range of abilities. Our Culinary Arts Management postgraduate course will arm you with this advanced skill set, driving you towards a dynamic career in the culinary environment of the hospitality industry.

Department: Department of Birmingham College of Food | Duration: 1 years FT / 2 years PT | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Culinary Artistry - Creative Techniques, International Gastronomy and Food Culture, Culinary Innovation and Product Development, Managing Across Cultures, Culinary Challenge Showcase, Sustainable Food Systems and Safety, Revenue and Performance Analysis, Creative Future Foods, Beverages and Mixology, Mastering Patisserie, Postgraduate Work Placement.

Career pathways

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

PGDip Culinary Arts Management : A grade classification of third class is required in one of the subject areas above, or international equivalent. To apply, you must have 5 years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing. A reference detailing your roles and responsibilities from your line manager and a meeting with the programme team will usually be scheduled prior to a place being offered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,350 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £5,175 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 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: 1 years FT / 2 years PT

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

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