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.

How You Learn

You'll benefit from the expertise of our experienced lecturers and the excellent facilities on campus, including state-of-the-art kitchens, food development laboratory spaces, and our training restaurant where teaching and real-world learning takes place.

Modules

Compulsory Modules

• Culinary Management And Service Experiences (30 credits)
• Global Tourism And Hospitality Operations (30 credits)
• Postgraduate Work Experience Applied Professional Diploma
• Responsible Food, Drink And Society (30 credits)
• Sustainable Business Strategy (30 credits)

Elective Modules

• Consultancy (60 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)
• Work Experience Project (60 credits)

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

Equipment and Facilities

You'll have access to:

• Industry-standard professional development kitchens
• Ingredients provided to support your learning
• Our 12-booth specialist sensory suite, sensory kitchen, and discussion room
• Specialist sensory analysis software
• Nutrition laboratories
• Food analysis laboratories
• Specialist dietary analysis software

Where Will I Study?

You'll study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

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

Fees and Funding

Home Students

• Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £12,120 for the course
• The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course
• For this work experience route, your fees will be payable over two years, divided into two annual payments based on credits studied
• The fee includes dedicated employability support to help you prepare for and secure work experience

International Students

• Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £19,225 for the course
• The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course
• For this work experience route, your fees will be payable over two years, divided into two annual payments based on credits studied
• The fee includes dedicated employability support to help you prepare for and secure work experience

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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