BA Culinary Arts Management in Middlesbrough – Middlesbrough College – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

BA Culinary Arts Management in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day, over two years. Fees of £4,625 per year apply, though financial support may be available depending on your circumstances. This BA Culinary Arts Management course covers the management of hospitality and culinary operations. You'll explore how economic, political, legal, social, ethical and international factors shape the sector, drawing on practical operational activity throughout. The programme is validated by the Open University.

Who this course is for

This course will provide you with the opportunity to develop your academic knowledge and understanding of the management of hospitality and culinary operations. Drawing upon a range of practical operational activity, you will consider the influence of the wider economic, political, legal, social, ethical and international contexts that shape and change the sector. This programme is validated by the Open University. For information on the OU regulations, fee information, refunds and payment details including annual increases, and accessibility statement please see our Essential Information page.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic knowledge of hospitality and culinary operations management.
  • You'll examine the economic and political contexts that influence the food and hospitality sector.
  • You'll consider legal, social and ethical factors that shape industry practice.
  • You'll explore international influences on culinary and hospitality businesses.
  • You'll apply learning through practical operational activity in culinary settings.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Middlesbrough College during the day. The programme is validated by the Open University, so assessment follows Open University regulations. Check the college website for full details on how you'll be assessed, including any coursework, exams, or practical components specific to this programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Chef: progress into kitchen leadership and culinary management roles
  • Restaurant manager: oversee front and back of house operations
  • Food and beverage manager: manage hospitality service across venues
  • Catering manager: plan and run catering operations for organisations
  • Hospitality operations manager: lead teams across hotels or large venues
  • Food business owner: run your own restaurant, café or catering company

What you could study next

With a BA Culinary Arts Management qualification, you could go on to study a postgraduate qualification such as a Master's in Hospitality Management or an MBA with a hospitality specialism. These open doors to senior leadership roles across the food, hospitality and events industries. Some graduates also pursue professional qualifications in business management or food safety at Level 4 and above.

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