Course summary
Are you passionate about food and keen to make an impact in the restaurant industry? The International Gastronomy Management CertHE course is designed to help you build a successful career in this vibrant field. Through this programme, you’ll develop essential skills and knowledge, preparing you to work creatively and confidently in the gastronomy industry while making a positive impact on society. Our course is structured to enhance both your professional and personal skills, equipping you for various roles across the food industry. You’ll learn the fundamentals of restaurant management, explore international gastronomy, and understand what makes a dining experience memorable. Beyond the technical skills, the course encourages you to think like a global citizen, with an emphasis on sustainable and responsible practices. These values will not only shape your career but also prepare you to be a leader in today’s ever-changing food industry. Throughout the programme, you’ll develop essential managerial and intellectual skills. This includes the ability to think critically, creatively solve problems, and reflect on your experiences. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of restaurant management, learning how to meet customer expectations and create positive service encounters. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into food culture, marketing, and the unique aspects of managing a restaurant in different cultural settings. A highlight of this course is the professional restaurant placement. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge in a real-world restaurant setting, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. This placement allows you to build both your confidence and competence, making you ready to step into the industry after graduation. By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation in gastronomy management, including insights into the structure, management, and marketing of organisations within the sector. You will also have the skills to develop new food products and maintain high standards of food hygiene certification, preparing you to meet the demands of today’s food industry. This course is a pathway to a rewarding career in international gastronomy, where you’ll have the chance to make your mark in a global industry.
Modules
We believe in a practical, industry-connected approach to learning, blending hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge. Through close industry partnerships and continuous feedback from employers, this course stays aligned with the evolving needs of the restaurant sector. In this one-year course, you’ll develop core skills in restaurant management and international gastronomy, and you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the restaurant industry. Year 1 You will build a solid foundation in restaurant management and international gastronomy. You’ll learn essential culinary techniques, customer experience skills, and gain insights into the global food industry. This year includes a professional restaurant placement to apply your skills in a real-world setting. Introduction to Gastronomy (20 credits) Placement: Culinary Skills (20 credits) Effective Management (20 credits) Produce, Provenance and Sourcing (20 credits) Placement: Customer Experience and Service Skills (20 credits) Placement: Restaurant Management (20 credits)
Assessment method
At the commencement of the programme, students will attend a week long induction where they will receive information about their programme as well as assessment requirements. Exams will not be used within the programme apart from those externally set by the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), which is an ‘added value’ qualification. Coursework (the primary assessment strategy) and practical tasks are set in a variety of formats; these include: Practical in-class exercises (e.g. debate seminars) Role play (e.g. mock interviews, customer-focused scenarios etc.) Presentations Learning Logs — either completed on placement or in practical in-house sessions Research projects Peer mentoring Video critique Essays Reports Work experience placement assessments.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £39 | Credit |
| Northern Ireland | £39 | Credit |
| Scotland | £39 | Credit |
| Wales | £39 | Credit |
| Channel Islands | £39 | Credit |
| Republic of Ireland | £39 | Credit |
| EU | £115 | Credit |
| International | £115 | Credit |
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
All additional costs detailed in this section are indicative. It is recognised, for example, that the precise costs associated with a field trip could vary from year to year.
Every effort is made to keep student costs to a minimum and as optional fieldtrips are usually planned long in advance. The academic discipline provides the opportunity for students to pay in monthly instalments.
Mandatory
Cost of equipment — safety shoes, chefs whites, basic kitchen tool kit (including knives): estimated costs under £300.
Necessarily Incurred
Travel to placement — every attempt will be made to place students within commutable distance of their domicile. Students are responsible for their own cost to travel to placement.
UK fieldtrips — costs must be met by the student and will relate to travel and accommodation: likely to be under £100 per annum.
Optional
International fieldtrips are optional and therefore the entire cost must be met by the student. Estimated costs are likely to be under £500.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP