Alumni Scholarship
University College Birmingham · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course

The FdA Professional Chef at University College Birmingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. OVERVIEW If you aspire to work in high quality establishments – such as restaurants and pubs featured in the Michelin Guide, or those awarded AA rosettes – our Professional Chef foundation degree is a great way to gain valuable knowledge and hands-on training that will help you craft your culinary career. Ideal for chefs qualified to Level 3 or those with relevant industry experience, this practical Professional Chef course focuses on culinary skills and will enable you to work with a wide variety of high quality food commodities, as well as developing your food service skills. Wor... International tuition fees are £13,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.
| UCAS Points | 32 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£13,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,250
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £16,000 | £25,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £20,000 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £23,000 | £29,500 |
UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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University College Birmingham · Undergraduate

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