Program Overview

MSc Hospitality and Culinary Arts (Work Experience)

Course Summary

Master the unique skills required to blend artistry, technique, innovation, and management in our Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management postgraduate course.

Course Details

• Year of Entry: 2025/27
• Fees:
  • Home: £12,440 for the course
  • International/EU: £20,100 for the course
• Duration: 2 Years
• Location: City Campus
• Start Date: September 2026
• Placement Year Available: Yes

Course Modules

Compulsory Modules

• Culinary Management And Service Experiences (30 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Global Tourism And Hospitality Operations (30 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Postgraduate Work Experience Applied Professional Diploma (credits not specified)
  • Assessment: Not specified
• Responsible Food, Drink And Society (30 credits)
  • Assessment: Practical (100%)
• Sustainable Business Strategy (30 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)

Elective Modules

• Consultancy (60 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Dissertation (60 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Work Experience Project (60 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)

Entry Requirements

• Normally an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, in a related field.
• If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

Equipment and Facilities

• Industry-standard professional development kitchens
• Ingredients provided to support learning
• Specialist sensory suite, sensory kitchen, and discussion room
• Specialist sensory analysis software
• Nutrition laboratories
• Food analysis laboratories
• Specialist dietary analysis software

Future Careers

This course prepares you for a career in:

• Food product development
• Food regulation and labelling
• Food industry policy
• Procurement and food supplier management
• Food quality management

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:

• Retailers (e.g., Morrisons)
• Food Manufacturers (e.g., Finsbury Food Group, Greencore)
• NHS Trusts
• Local Council
• Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises

Additional Course Costs

• The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses.
• These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses.
• Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

Legal Information

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