UniversityDB

Chefs

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 5434

110 UK university courses lead to a career as Chefs.

UK courses

110

Median graduate salary

£28,500

£26,500–£29,500 IQR

In work or study

87%

15mo after graduating

Most courses

University of Reading

15 courses

Top UK universities for Chefs

Featured UK courses for Chefs

Advanced Baking Pastry and Technology

London South Bank University

DipHE Full-time 2 Years UG London

A-Levels

CCC

UCAS Points

96 points

Agricultural and Food Economics

University of Reading

MRes Full-time 12 Months PG Reading

Agroecology, Water and Food Sovereignty

Coventry University

MSc Full-time 1 Year PG Coventry

Applied Food Safety and Quality Management

University of Greenwich

MSc Full-time 1 Year PG Chatham

Applied Food Safety and Quality Management with Industrial Practice

University of Greenwich

MSc Sandwich 2 Years PG Chatham

Artisan Food Production

Nottingham Trent University

BSc (Hons) Sandwich 4 Years UG Southwell

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Avg. Salary

£22,000

Artisan Food Production

Nottingham Trent University

BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years UG Southwell

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Avg. Salary

£22,000

Artisan Food Production

Nottingham Trent University

FdSc Full-time 2 Years UG Southwell

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Salary

£20,000

Bakery & Patisserie Technology

University Centre Reaseheath

FdSc Full-time 2 Years UG Nantwich

UCAS Points

64 points

Bakery & Patisserie Technology (Yr1)

Sheffield College

FdSc Full-time 2 Years UG Sheffield

UCAS Points

56 points

Bakery and Patisserie Technology

University College Birmingham

FdSc Full-time 2 Years UG Birmingham

A-Levels

CD - DD

UCAS Points

32 - 56 points

Avg. Salary

£25,000

Bakery and Patisserie Technology

University College Birmingham

BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years UG Birmingham

A-Levels

CCC - CDD

UCAS Points

80 - 96 points

Avg. Salary

£26,500

Frequently asked questions

Which UK university courses lead to becoming a chefs?

110 UK university courses are mapped to Chefs (SOC 5434) via UCAS's occupational classification, covering both undergraduate and postgraduate study.

What is the average graduate salary for Chefs in the UK?

Graduates of UK courses mapped to Chefs earn a median salary of £28,500 (interquartile range £26,500–£29,500), based on 45 courses with published salary data.

What percentage of graduates from these courses are in work or further study?

87% of UK graduates from courses mapped to Chefs are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, based on Discover Uni outcomes data from 30 courses.

Which UK university offers the most courses leading to Chefs?

University of Reading in Reading offers the most courses leading to Chefs (15 courses).