Culinary Arts Management BSc (Hons)

Overview

This unique course gives you the technical and practical skills required for a career in culinary arts whilst educating you about the industry and giving you valuable professional management skills.

You will also develop intellectual critical thinking and problem solving, essential to a career in any sector.

The theme of the course is employability through skills acquisition, experiential learning, industry exposure and academic rigour. The college has well developed industry links, through patrons and sponsors, to both network and develop relevant skills demanded by today's employers.

Why choose this course?

On this course, you will develop a range of kitchen and patisserie techniques as well as studying theoretical modules in areas such as food microbiology, diet and nutrition and gastronomy.

You will also undertake a range of management modules to help you to develop the business and people skills needed to become a successful manager within the industry.

You will be encouraged to undertake a four week work placement at the end of your first year. The placement will be undertaken in a well-recognised establishment, where you will be able to practise your technical and professional skills.

You will have the opportunity to undertake a stage or participate in industry events. UWL patrons and placement providers are aware of the need to gain industry exposure, and provide excellent opportunities for students at leading establishments in London and surrounding areas.

This can include visits and field trips, as well as working with renowned industry professionals on events through the Colleges’ active celebrity guest demonstration and speaker schedule. The College is successful in national and international competitions and students are encouraged to participate, as this is an opportunity for them to raise their personal profile in the industry.