FdA Professional Culinary Arts
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FdA Professional Culinary Arts Where you will study: Buxton Campus UCAS: D600 Entry requirements: 160 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 120 will be from your core A2s (full A levels), BTEC Diploma, IB Duration and mode of study: Full time: two years, part time: by negotiation This course is available to international students Course fees: Please refer to our website
By engaging in the professional development modules and real world learning opportunities you will have many opportunities to learn and develop the business skills you need for working at supervisory levels in a professional environment. We have strong links with employers such as Skibo Castle, Holbeck Ghyll, Gleneagles, the 5 star Amathus Hotel chain and Hilton UK. Our programmes are accredited by the professionally recognised Institute of Hospitalty.
Start dates: January or September
Why choose this course?
Your career
▪ Our high quality teaching and excellent links with industry means that you'll develop the practical and academic skills you'll need to get your career off to a great start. ▪ The course offers you the PASS Leader Scheme - the chance to be mentored by a third year student who has ‘been there and done it’.
Students who undertake the FdA Professional Culinary Arts are able to pursue exciting careers in this sector. Graduates of this programme typically find progressive careers in kitchen management, which range from large national and international organisations to Michelin starred properties, independent hotels/restaurants and conference venues.
About the course
This programme also provides a foundation for further study at undergraduate level in Professional Culinary Arts.
The course focuses on nutrition, business management, science, design and sustainability and has been developed in consultation with industry partners, and the research interests of the teaching team.
Graduates have obtained employment at the 5 star Holbeck Ghyll Hotel, Gleneagles, The Engineers Country Club, New York, The Carnegie Club, Hilton Hotels, the Kempinski Hotel in Shanghai, Lakeside Hotel and Best Western Hotels.
What you’ll cover STAGE ONE
STAGE TWO
Academic and Professional Development 1
Academic and Professional Development 2
The Professional Kitchen
Global Cuisine
Menu Design and Nutritional Considerations
Kitchen Planning and Management
Contemporary Catering Business
Pastry and Bakery Techniques
Food Science
Exploring the Meal Experience
Delivering the customer experience
Commercial Catering Systems
I chose Buxton because the Culinary Arts course has lots of practical sessions which are really good for improving your skills. The University's facilities are fantastic. Haruna Sasaki, Graduate Foundation Professional Culinary Arts and winner of the Institute of Hospitality prize for Professional and Academic Development.
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