About the course

Top up an existing qualification to achieve a full honours degree in just one year. This course will equip you with the managerial skills you need to be successful as a culinary professional.

　　Achieve your career and personal goals by studying our BA (Hons) Professional Culinary Management (Top-Up) degree. This future-focused, applied degree opens new doors for anyone wanting to progress within the industry.

　　Develop management skills to match your technical expertise as a culinary professional

　　Improve your productivity, performance and effectiveness, paving the way to greater responsibility and rewards in your current job

　　Prepare to take your career to the next level: you could follow in the footsteps of our graduates now working for names such as Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Claridge's and Gleneagles

　　Undertake projects and research based on your own career, interests and aspirations

　　Raise your professional profile on a course underpinned by strong industry links and accredited by the Institute of Hospitality

　　Become a member of hosco, the world's leading hospitality careers network for students and graduatesAs a BA (Hons) Professional Culinary Management graduate, you will be equipped with all the real world experience that today’s employers expect.

　　Leading names in the industry seek out our graduates because they are professional, talented and ‘work-ready’. In many cases, our students secure permanent positions as a direct result of their successful placements and summer internships.

　　You can look forward to a wide range of career opportunities within the international culinary sector. You could progress to roles such as food and beverage supervisor, commis chef, chef de partie, graduate trainee restaurant manager, sales executive, licensed retail manager or contract catering manager – to name just a few.

　　Four years with a placement year

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£42,135

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	Buxton
Autumn (September), 2024	Derby
Spring (February), 2025	Derby
Autumn (September), 2025	Derby

　　

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Entry requirements for University of Derby

UCAS points 112 (up to 16 from AS-levels).IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas).Access to HE Diploma 60 credits: 45 at level 3 with a minimum of Dist: 15 Merit: 24 Pass: 6.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Derby. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking100th / 130

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