Overview

University College Birmingham is internationally renowned for food and hospitality training, and the Culinary Arts Management postgraduate course from University College Birmingham will enhance your knowledge of classical culinary technique and how to adapt it to the modern international culinary environment. Innovation, recipe and food product development will form key components of your study, while you’ll also learn how to meet changing consumer demands and research trends, as well as the challenge of managing culinary operations as profit centres.

Not only will you be supported on campus by our vastly experienced lecturers and our outstanding kitchen and food development facilities, but you’ll also have the chance to prove your culinary skills and knowledge in the industry through an optional placement for up to six months, setting the foundations for your career in senior management.

Work placements

Work placements are vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and they may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our hired@UCB team can help find the ideal placement for you.
The MA/PGDip Culinary Arts Management course features an optional work placement for three to six months following completion of your taught modules, with opportunities in the UK or overseas.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culinary Artistry - Contemporary Principles

Culinary Innovation and Product Development

Culinary Management Project

Managing Across Cultures

Managing Profitable Food and Beverage Operations

Masters Research Project

Revenue & Performance Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00 , International

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The deadline for applications is 10 working days before enrolment. We advise non-EU international applicants to apply at least two-three months before

Language

English

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72

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Culinary Arts View 912 other Masters in Management Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

MA Culinary Arts Management: A grade classification of 2:2 or above is required in one of the following subject areas: Culinary Arts Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Food Nutrition and Preparation, Food Innovation, Food Technology or Professional Cookery, or international equivalent.
PGDip Culinary Arts Management: A grade classification of third class is required in one of the subject areas above, or international equivalent.

Work experience

We also consider applicants who are currently employed and wish to apply to University College Birmingham.
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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10350 GBP / year

≈ 10350 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: For part-time study, the fee will be £5,175 per year.

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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