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Food and Culinary Arts (top-up)
BA(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 1 year

    Part-time: 2 years

    About the course

    This exciting new programme begins in September 2011. The course enables food and culinary arts professionals to advance their careers in the food production, food retail and food service related enterprise sectors. The course is work-based and your existing abilities will be enhanced through applying the knowledge and skills gained in classroom and work-based environments.

    The course has been developed following extensive research and consultation with the food and hospitality sectors.

    It is estimated that the hospitality sector will have a net requirement for 1,478,000 posts by 2014 and 67 per cent of these will be in specific food and drink related areas.

    Students have the opportunity to learn within and enjoy the creative and contemporary Culinary Arts Studio at the School of Service Management at Eastbourne which was opened by celebrity chef Rick Stein in 2006.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary

    Foundation degree/HND
    Normally a foundation degree/HND/DipHE in relevant subject area, ie food and hospitality. Related subject areas will be considered.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing (or an equivalent qualification).

    Other:
    Proof of successful completion of a research methods-related programme of study or module at HE levels 2 or 3 OR an undertaking to take our online Research Methods module during the first two terms of the course as one of the optional modules. (It may be possible for some applicants to complete the university module before joining)

    Degree and/or experience:
    - Applicants should be employed in a full-time or substantial part-time role within the food production/culinary arts, food retailing and food service areas at an advanced craft, supervisory or management level. - Mature applicants without some or all of the qualifications mentioned above but who can demonstrate equivalent levels of achievement, and who have five years of relevant work experience at an appropriate level, will also be considered. They may be asked to demonstrate their achievements at interview or by admissions test.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    The course is delivered via scheduled lectures, seminars and workshops delivered in two-day blocks each month. Learning also takes place online, using our virtual learning environment, studentcentral. In addition, learning in the workplace is facilitated by a work-based mentor who will support you and offer guidance on work-based assessment projects.

    Areas of study

    The course combines core modules aimed at expanding your knowledge and understanding of key contemporary issues in food service systems, food production techniques and resource management approaches, with options including wine marketing and gastronomy allowing you to study subjects of particular personal interest. Finally, the course concludes with each student undertaking a major piece of independent research, either a dissertation, specialst food and culinary arts project, or an enterprise business plan.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Contemporary Issues in Food, Culinary Arts and Hospitality
    Food Production and Service Systems
    Preparation for final research project

    Year 2
    Resources Management for Food and Culinary Arts
    Workshops and tutorials for final research project

    Options, two from:
    Food Society and Culture
    Licensed Retail Management
    Gastronomy
    Oenology
    Wine Marketing
    Service Quality
    Research Methods

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BA(Hons) Food and Culinary Arts (top-up)  [J2EA020]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)10,900 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Eastbourne

    Eastbourne is a thriving town which offers traditional seaside attractions, modern nightlife, good shopping and a wide range of sporting activities. It’s one of the sunniest places in the UK.

    Our Eastbourne campus is located at the foot of the South Downs National Park, about ten minutes walk from the seafront and 20 minutes from the pier and Eastbourne town centre. Almost 3,000 students are based here.

    View campus maps and directions

    Living in Eastbourne

    Eastbourne’s buzzing university community and compact town gives it a laid back and friendly feel. The town combines the traditional seaside attractions with modern nightlife, a wide range of sporting activities and an exciting arts scene.

    Social scene

    The student community in Eastbourne ensures it has a thriving social scene, with dedicated student nights at many of the town’s pubs and clubs. Eastbourne’s expanding nightlife includes trendy cocktail bars, laid-back country pubs and modern nightclubs.

    Fireworks over the pier

    Arts

    The striking Towner contemporary art museum in Eastbourne features international exhibitions as well as a permanent art collection. Eastbourne's six theatres give you a chance to see West End musicals, touring shows, live music and comedy.

    The Towner contemporary art museum

    Sports

    Eastbourne has long been the home of pre-Wimbledon tennis tournaments at Devonshire Park. Eastbourne also hosts an extreme sports festival and the Beachy Head Marathon that takes place across the South Downs National Park.

    Eastbourne Extreme sports festival

  • Career opportunities

    Graduates from the university's School of Service Management have achieved exceptionally high employment and career progression rates (these are typically 95 per cent) both within the UK and internationally. Our graduates are working for major food and hospitality employers such as Hilton International, Marks and Spencer, Waitrose, Myhotel, Intercontinental Hotels Corporation, Hyatt International, Ritz Carlton, Elite Hotels, and Compass Group.

    Successful completion of the course also allows you to progress to a masters degree in Culinary Arts, at the university or elsewhere.

    Visit the careers service website.

Food and Culinary Arts (top-up)
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