The School Of Artisan Food

The School of Artisan Food offers the UK’s first advanced diploma qualification in artisan food production.

Our diploma programme is a 1-year full-time vocational course giving students the opportunity to specialise in baking, cheesemaking, butchery & charcuterie or brewing.

If you’re furthering your education, wanting to change career direction, or following a lifelong passion, the School of Artisan Food offers the academic excellence and practical application required for you to fulfill your personal and professional goals.

The Practical Choice

Diploma students at the School of Artisan Food choose one principal study area from among the four core disciplines: baking, cheesemaking, brewing or butchery and charcuterie.

Classes within a principal study area are designed to give students a solid foundation and broad knowledge in their primary area of interest.

Students also broaden their skills with practical production classes in food areas outside of their principle study.

Practical Training

Students follow a course of classes, demonstrations and hands-on sessions in the kitchen to gain a thorough working overview of their food discipline which amounts to around 65% of the course.

Experienced teachers work closely with students to teach both the science and practical application of artisan food production, with classes supported by a number of tutorials. Assessments take a variety of forms and include practical exercises, oral and written exams and ongoing coursework.

More Than The Basics

In addition to practical training, students complete modules in food history and anthropology, and in the social, political and environmental context of today’s food landscape. The program allows students to develop a special appreciation of the significance of artisan food and drink in today’s world.

All Diploma disciplines include classes in food business and management to prepare students for rewarding careers in their chosen field.

A number of additional classes, seminars and activities are available to support students in their training and development. These include guest lectures by leading artisan food producers.

Work Placement

Gaining experience within the artisan food and drink industry is an integral part of the Diploma. Placements offer students valuable insight into the practice of artisan producers. These placements help to develop skills that support the theoretical and practical modules of the diploma, whilst providing an opportunity to forge industry links for the future.

Course Structure

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Diploma Programme Specification (pdf file)

Diploma Application Form (pdf file)

Prospectus (pdf file)

WHAT NEXT

The Diploma equips students with the practical and theoretical knowledge to work within a variety of employment sectors. Students may pursue careers with existing artisan food producers, or create their own artisan food businesses. Alternative options include the food distribution and retail sector, food journalism, developing food, health and wellbeing policy and managing and implementing food education initiatives.