The University of West London is a dynamic and innovative institution located in London, United Kingdom. With a strong focus on industry engagement and practical learning, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including business, computing, engineering, arts, and healthcare. The university prides itself on providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields, combining academic rigor with real-world experience. With modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment, the University of West London is committed to shaping the future success of its students.

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Are you passionate about food and drink? Whether you want to manage a restaurant, become a private chef or develop new food products, on this course you will learn the technical and professional skills you need for a career in culinary arts management. While studying, you will benefit from valuable hands-on experience, working with leading industry professionals. You will learn a range of kitchen and patisserie techniques as well as studying areas such as food microbiology, diet, nutrition and gastronomy. In addition, we will help you to develop the business and people skills needed to become a successful manager within the food industry. Our courses offer opportunities to discuss issues arising from the Covid crisis and examine solutions from a sector perspective. Our course content is developed with support from a wide network of sector professionals to include changes in the industry. The Covid pandemic is creating challenges for the industry but is also driving innovation and change across the sector. Join this career-focused course and graduate in a strong position to be a part of the industry’s transformation. Show less

Compulsory modules
Academic Development and Employability
Kitchen Techniques
Principles of Food Microbiology
Introduction to Accounting and Finance
Pastry Techniques
Food and Beverage Operations
Managing Human Resources
Health and Nutrition
Food Service Cycle
Research Methods for Managers
Food Innovation
International Gastronomy
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Culinary Design Concepts
Product Development

Optional modules
Food Business Conceptualisation
Dissertation
International Beverage Provision
Applied Sciences for Modernist Cuisine

Course detail & modules
This culinary arts management degree is all about your employability. Our approach is to encourage and promote a can-do attitude in all things hospitality. As well as practical culinary techniques, you will learn skills such as finance and accounting, people management and product innovation and development. We will also help you acquire valuable critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential to a career in any sector.

Through our patrons and sponsors, we have well-developed links with the food and hospitality sector. On this culinary arts course, you will have opportunities to gain valuable industry contact and experience. These include chances to:

work alongside renowned industry professionals on events through UWL’s celebrity guest demonstration and speaker schedule
gain valuable insights from leading sector providers by attending our programme of talks and workshops
benefit from additional off-site learning at leading establishments in London and surrounding areas through participation in industry events, visits and placement
raise your personal profile within the industry by participating in national and international competitions.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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