Course summary
Do you want to delve into the world of culinary arts? This FdSc offers you the opportunity to not only gain a critical understanding, but also the hands-on and skills you’ll need for a career within the industry. Looking at topics such as food science and nutrition, menu design and sensory evaluation, as well as modernist cookery and pastry techniques, you’ll be mentored by industry professionals with years of experience in the world of restaurants, contract catering, gastropubs and other food and beverage operations. Why study FdSc Culinary Arts Management at BNU? A degree for you An FdSc in Culinary Arts Management allows you to pave the way in leadership roles and opens doors to a range of opportunities where you can thrive in your career. As an accredited HTQ course, this runs for two years with an industry-certified focus on employability and hands-on training. We aim to provide you with a practical education in Culinary Arts Management to help ensure you are prepared for employment. Delve into industry On this course, we work with several hotel and hospitality partners for mentoring, live briefs, placements, internships and visits. These include, but are not limited to; Marriott, The Ivy Collection, Vacherin, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Melia Hotels, Red Carnation Hotels, Firmdale Hotels PLC, The Urban Pubs & Bars Company and The Fat Duck Group. You will also benefit from the industry mentorship programme offered by our partner organisations. In each year you’ll be allocated an industry mentor from one of our great partners, here you’ll have the opportunity to learn directly from successful hotel and hospitality leaders. Undertaking work experience is an integral part of the course. This unique approach to studying at BNU, is underlined by our core belief that practical, hands-on experience must always complement a theoretical, research-informed teaching strategy. That is why, as part of your core curriculum, in year two, you’ll put your skills and knowledge into practice through an integrated internship. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage in co-curricular, by taking part in community projects organised in collaboration with local hotels, as well as attending guest talks, industry visits and a wide range of networking events, conferences and seminars organised by our school and our industry partners. Accredited course Our portfolio of hotel and hospitality courses are accredited and linked to some huge industry bodies. If you decide to study one of our fast-paced degrees, you’ll benefit from our connection with the Institute of Hospitality Educational Membership Scheme, the world’s leading, award-winning, professional membership body for hospitality professionals around the globe. We’re also part of the Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME). Through this connection you’ll have the opportunity to get close to the industry while you study and gain work experience and build your professional networks. What will I study? The FdSc Culinary Arts Management programme is uniquely designed to enable you to develop your creative culinary skills, by tapping into contemporary trends and modernist, innovative, science-based culinary techniques. By completing this programme, you will expand your employment opportunities towards a variety of career paths, including head/executive chef or pastry chef, and opportunities to work in areas related to menu development, food product development and other gastronomy-related fields. This programme offers a balanced blend of practical and theoretical modules that will prepare you to confidently enter and succeed into the competitive world of restaurants, contract catering, gastropubs and other food & beverage operations.
Modules
Year One Core Modules Personal and Professional Skills for Success Food and Media International Gastronomy Food Science and Technology Modernist Pastry Modernist Cooking Techniques Year Two *Core Modules** Business Performance Analysis in Culinary Arts Menu Design and Sensory Evaluation Sustainable Menu Development and Innovation Food and Drink in Society: Heritage and Culture Nutrition, Diet and Wellness Talent Management
Assessment method
The Culinary Arts Management course is enriched by our unique approach of blending theoretical, research-based knowledge, with hands-on, real-life industry practice. You will learn from lecturers with years of industry and academic expertise. Our strong links with industry professionals and trade associations ensure that you will have access to unique guest talks, industry trade shows and seminars. Another unique feature of the course is the ability for you be mentored by successful professionals from the hospitality industry. You’ll also learn from lecturers and chef trainers with years of industry and academic expertise. You will be assessed through a blend of traditional and innovative assessment methods, including essays, reports, debates, student-led seminars, pitches, live briefs, podcasts, case studies, industry projects, creative live presentations and practical demonstrations of culinary arts skills related to cookery and pastry work.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CLFT
- Institution code:
- B94
- Campus name:
- High Wycombe Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 40 - 64 points
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.
BNU English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ