Overview
Birkbeck, University of London, in collaboration with Le Cordon Bleu, delivers hospitality or culinary-oriented degree programmes such as the BBA Culinary Industry Management (undergraduate) and MSc Hospitality Innovation Management and MSc Culinary Innovation Management (postgraduate). These courses cover modules like hospitality operations, culinary arts, customer experience design, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation, balancing practical simulation, guest lectures, and real-business exposure. For full-time master’s programmes, the intake is typically in October/Autumn. International students benefit from evening or flexible scheduling options, relevant scholarships, and strong London-based industry connections. The programmes aim to prepare graduates for leadership roles in hospitality, food innovation, and service business globally.
Courses
Courses Offered (Hospitality / Culinary-Related Only):
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BBA (Hons) Culinary Industry Management (Full-time undergraduate) – jointly delivered with Le Cordon Bleu.
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MSc Hospitality Innovation Management – a postgraduate degree focused on innovation, operations, sustainability, leadership in hospitality.
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MSc Culinary Innovation Management – postgrad course combining culinary arts, business management, innovation in food service/hospitality.
Intake Season
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For most postgraduate programmes (MSc Hospitality Innovation / Culinary Innovation), October (Autumn) is the annual intake.
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For undergraduate BBA Culinary Industry Management, begins in October as well.
Cost Details
Costs vary depending on the programs. Detailed information is provided upon request.
Below is a general breakdown of headings of potential expenses:
| Cost Category | Details | Amount (USD) |
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| Program Fee | Tuition, Admin, Tax, Health Insurance, etc. | provided upon request |
| Application Fee | Usually waived or included in program fee | provided upon request |
| Visa Fees | Typically covered by host employer | provided upon request |
| Flights | May or may not be included (varies by provider) | provided upon request |
| Deposit | Refundable security deposit (some providers) | provided upon request |
| Accommodation & Fooding | General living expenses | provided upon request |
Benefits
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Access to internationally respected partners (Le Cordon Bleu), enhancing quality and global recognition.
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Evening or part-time study options in some programmes, which help students manage visa, travel or work commitments.
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Scholarships and financial support specifically for international students (e.g. International Excellence Scholarships, Global Future Scholarship) to reduce tuition burden.
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Location in London gives exposure to leading hospitality/restaurant/food service businesses, ample networking, internships, guest chef / industry link opportunities.
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Practical, innovation-led curriculum: opportunities to work with simulations, real projects, modules on sustainability, operations management, customer experience etc.
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