How does the Bachelor in Restaurant & Culinary Management (BRCM029) differ from a general hospitality degree?

A general hospitality degree usually treats hotels first and restaurants as a sub-topic. The BRCM029 reverses that — restaurants and F&B sit at the centre, with hotel context as supporting material.

Do I need to train as a chef alongside the degree?

No — the degree is a management programme, not a chef qualification. You will spend time understanding kitchens and service, but it does not replace formal chef training.

Will the BRCM029 help me open my own restaurant later?

Yes — the menu engineering, cost control, service model and brand work give you a defensible operational foundation. Local licensing, tax and finance advice still apply separately when you actually open.

How long does the degree take?

Three years under standard full-time delivery. Part-time and online routes may take longer. Exact duration is confirmed at enrolment.

Is online study a serious option for this bachelor's?

Yes — the online route mirrors the on-campus version. Many international students choose this route while working in restaurants back home.

How much does the degree cost?

Fees vary by intake and study mode. Please contact LSTH admissions for current tuition information.

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Bachelor in Restaurant & Culinary Management (BRCM029) at LSTH

The Bachelor in Restaurant & Culinary Management (BRCM029) is a three-year undergraduate degree for students who want a serious career in restaurant leadership without giving up the kitchen-floor literacy that makes restaurant managers credible. It is built around the simple idea that running a restaurant well demands both — commercial acumen and a real understanding of how food gets to a table on a busy service.

Taught at London School of Tourism and Hospitality, the Bachelor in Restaurant & Culinary Management (BRCM029) covers menu engineering, food and labour cost control, service models, brigade structures, food safety, brand and concept thinking, and the operational rhythm of a working restaurant. It speaks the language of restaurant operators, not just business school.

Why a Restaurant-Specific Degree Beats a General Hospitality One

General hospitality degrees cover hotels first and restaurants as a sub-topic. The Bachelor in Restaurant & Culinary Management (BRCM029) reverses that priority. Graduates leave with a vocabulary and a mental model that match the day-to-day reality of restaurant work — useful when interviewing with restaurant groups, hotel F&B teams or independent operators.

Who the Bachelor in Restaurant & Culinary Management (BRCM029) Is For

School leavers committed to a restaurant or F&B career.
Working restaurant supervisors wanting a degree to formalise experience.
International students aiming at restaurant groups or hotel F&B operations.
Career changers preparing to open or co-own restaurants later.

Where Graduates Typically Go

Graduates typically progress into roles such as restaurant manager, assistant general manager, F&B outlet manager and junior operations roles within restaurant groups and hotels. Some move into menu development, supplier-side roles, or independent restaurant ventures. Outcomes depend on operational track record, references and the local market — the degree is a strong support to a career, not an automatic appointment to one.

How the Programme Is Delivered

Delivery combines lectures, seminars, case-based work, financial modelling tasks, menu engineering exercises and an applied project. On-campus and online study modes are available. Module structure, assessment weighting and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Completion of secondary education with qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels.
Minimum age 17 at the start of the programme.
IELTS 5.5–6.0 or equivalent English proficiency for non-native speakers.
A short personal statement explaining your interest in restaurants and F&B leadership.

Apply for the Bachelor in Restaurant & Culinary Management (BRCM029)

If you want a degree that takes restaurants seriously as a business in their own right — not as a footnote in hotel management — this is the right room. Click Enroll Now on this page to begin your application. LSTH admissions will respond within one working day with intake options and fee details.