Bakery and Patisserie Technology (Hons) University College Birmingham

Overview

Developed in consultation with industry experts, the long-established Bakery and Patisserie Technology (Hons) degree from University College Birmingham will help you hone your practical skills and technical abilities, as well as giving you the business knowledge you need to compete. Learning in our industry standard bakeries and state-of-the-art Food Science and Innovation Suite, not only will you develop a strong scientific and technological understanding of the core processes involved in the baking industry, but also the managerial skills to help you succeed in senior management or as an entrepreneur.

You will be encouraged to boost your work-ready skills and experience on a work placement, with opportunities ranging from working with small artisan businesses to larger food producers and ingredient manufacturers. You will also benefit from our fantastic connections with major organisations in the bakery and confectionery industries, offering a wide variety of industry-related visits, guest lectures and further work opportunities.

Work placements

Work placements are vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and they may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our Hired team can help find the ideal placement for you.The FdSc and BSc Bakery and Patisserie Technology courses both feature 120 hours of work experience during years 1 and 2.

Career opportunities

The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

• Product/process development scientist

• Artisan baker

• Cake decorator

• Development technologist (bakery & patisserie)

• Bakery manager

• Quality control (QC) technician (bakery)