Culinary schools in United Kingdom

In the UK, culinary training ranges from private school diplomas (Le Cordon Bleu London, Leiths) to degrees at universities such as University College Birmingham. Le Cordon Bleu London states its diplomas are listed on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.

Source: cordonbleu.edu/london/diplome-de-patisserie/en

Provider diplomas

Le Cordon Bleu London Diplome de Patisserie is stated by the school to be SCQF level 8 with 63 credits; Leiths awards its own Culinary Diploma in three certificates. Source

BA (Hons) / FdA degrees

University College Birmingham offers Culinary Arts Management as BA (Hons) and FdA with a 48-week paid placement. Source

Teaching languages. Programs in this research are taught in English.

Tuition context. University College Birmingham lists GBP 9,790 (home) and GBP 16,500 (international) for 2026/27; Leiths lists GBP 24,850 for the full Culinary Diploma and Le Cordon Bleu London lists GBP 24,226 to 27,550 for its diplomas. Source

Admissions. Le Cordon Bleu London states student visa applications can close up to 10 weeks before course start; entry for its diplomas requires English evidence and age 18+. Source

Nothing here establishes visa, work-permit or credit-transfer eligibility. Check current rules with the official sources below.

• GOV.UK Student visa
• UCAS