Designed for those with an interest in professional cookery, this course will give you the education you will need to work successfully in industry, while giving you the knowledge and skills necessary to supervise or run your own kitchen. This course takes a practical approach to give you knowledge of the theories and concepts that underpin professional cookery. It is based on a classical foundation, combined with modern cooking trends and techniques. You will develop a range of kitchen techniques, and you will undertake a range of non-practical modules, which will give you the skills to become a successful supervisor within a kitchen environment. On the full-time BA (Hons) you will undertake a work placement within a kitchen environment. The placement will be in a well-recognised establishment, where you will be able to practice your technical and professional skills. The work placement will provide real-world experience and enhance your employability. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to take part in a range of activities outside of the classrooms and kitchens, including entering competitions, exhibiting at events and industry visits. We also invite our patrons to give guest lectures, training sessions and dinners – in recent years James Martin, Heston Blumenthal, Cyrus Todiwala and Gary Rhodes have supported our students.

Graduates with a food-related background are highly employable as food professionals are in great demand. You will find opportunities in food research, hospitality and food manufacturing and retail. Completing the course successfully, prepares you for a variety of operational roles within the hospitality industry. It will prepare you for work in kitchens in a range of establishments, including restaurants, bakeries, cafés and coffee shops. You might also consider running your own food business.