BSc (Hons) Culinary Industry Management at University of West London

Programme overview

Whether your interests lie in sustainability, plant-based cuisine, or creative product development, this BSc (Hons) Culinary Industry Management course will help prepare you for a successful career in the culinary industry. Throughout the degree, you will learn time-honoured cooking techniques alongside modern culinary innovations and business management skills, taught by our experienced industry professionals. Their guidance transforms theoretical study into real-life problem-solving, ensuring that you are well-prepared to tackle contemporary challenges in the culinary field and gain invaluable practical insights.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement; 4 and a half years part-time; 1 year top-up; 18 months top-up part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; placement year option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc (Hons) Culinary Industry Management degree is designed to give you both the theoretical and practical skills needed to excel in the food business, with a focus on culinary arts creativity and strategic management. Throughout this culinary degree, you will build a strong foundation in management principles, including accounting, finance, research, strategic decision-making and leadership and communication. At the same time, you will refine your practical culinary skills and explore advanced cooking techniques. Modules include: Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Product Development; International Gastronomy; Sustainable Confectionery Management; Advanced Patisserie and Confectionery; Hospitality Business Conceptualisation; Dissertation; Plant-based Ready Meal Concepts; Designing the dining experience: from the Diner's Perspective; Introduction to Future Food and Culinary Management.

Career pathways

There is a range of jobs for Culinary Industry Management graduates within various sectors, such as international hotels, restaurants, licensed sectors, and independent food and beverage businesses. Career options could include jobs in food production, product development, education, training, food promotion, writing, or working as a private chef. Job roles include: food production management; product development; food and beverage management; education and training; food and equipment promotion and writing; private chef; chartered yacht chef.

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Entry requirements

112; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: D611, D700, NW27.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Full-time with placement (4 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Full-time with placement (4 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement; 4 and a half years part-time; 1 year top-up; 18

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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