Culinary Arts Management Foundation Degree in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day over four years. Fees are £4,250 per year, payable directly to Middlesbrough College. Student finance may be available, and fees may be reduced or waived for eligible learners. You'll combine practical kitchen work with theoretical study, using industry-standard commercial kitchens and working with local businesses. The culinary arts management foundation degree course covers both the craft of cooking and the business skills needed to manage in a professional kitchen environment.
Who this course is for
If you are passionate about food and you are keen to enter this fast-paced and exciting sector, then this course is for you. You will develop your practical and theoretical knowledge and prepare yourself to succeed in this dynamic environment. This two-year vocational course combines real world learning in the workplace with theoretical study. Throughout the course, you will have access to industry-standard, commercial kitchens, where you will work You also investigate and work with local businesses to expand and apply your knowledge of the sector and to showcase your skills to potential employers. This practical and academic combination of study provides a platform to develop your future career and academic goals. Click here for programme specification. 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 practical cooking skills in industry-standard commercial kitchens.
You'll study the theory behind food production and culinary techniques.
You'll explore business and management principles relevant to the food sector.
You'll work with local businesses to gain real workplace experience.
You'll build knowledge of how to run and manage kitchen operations.
You'll investigate food trends and the wider hospitality environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on kitchen practice at Middlesbrough College. The course combines workplace learning with theoretical study. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the college, but you can expect a combination of practical assessments, written work, and workplace-based tasks across the four years of part-time study.
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, how to become a chef in a professional kitchen environment
Sous chef, supporting head chefs in restaurant or hotel kitchens
Kitchen manager, overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations and staff
Food and beverage manager, managing hospitality outlets and teams
Catering manager, planning and delivering large-scale catering services
Restaurant manager, running front and back of house operations
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management: a top-up degree lets you convert your Foundation Degree into a full honours degree, usually in one further year.
Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality Management: a work-based route that builds management skills recognised across the hospitality sector.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualifications: useful if you want to move into senior management roles in food or hospitality businesses.
