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Bachelor in Culinary Arts (Hons) PROGRAMME 9

B.CA (Hons)

in collaboration with the Institut of Paul Bacus (France)
MQF Level Total Credits Programme Duration
2 3 4 5 6 240 ECTS / ECVET 32 MONTHS
(including Internships)
The Bachelor in Culinary Arts (Hons) will be the first level 6 programme in this area of study offered in Malta.
This programme will assist in the development of the professional culinary industry and chefs in the international culinary
community. Students would thus achieve a certification which would establish them at a higher level of knowledge and expertise

Programme Objectives Entry Criteria Preparation and Production (MQF Level
• Conduct advanced studies and further • Matriculation (MQF Level 4) with 5) and Higher National Diploma in Food
the education in the field of Culinary a minimum of 1 A level and 3 Preparation & Culinary Arts for Cruise
Arts. Intermediates OR 2 A levels and 2 Liners are eligible to enter in the 4th
• Comply with social, scientific, cultural Intermediates (with a minimum of semester of the degree programme.
and ethical values at the stages of 44 points as per Matrix provided on OR
gathering, interpreting, implementing, page 52) AND passes at grade 5 or • Apply as a mature Student.
and declaring data in the field. better in SEC examinations in English
• Apply and use information and Mathematics and Maltese and 4 years
communication as required in this area of documented experience in the
of study. Culinary industry;
• Develop and appraise enhanced OR
levels of craftsmanship in culinary arts • An ITS Diploma in Food Preparation
and specific speciality areas of food and Production MQF Level 4(or Fields of Work
production and modern food production equivalent); • Hotel/Restaurant Kitchens
trends. OR • Commercial Kitchens
• An ITS Higher National Diploma in • Bakeries & Confectionaries
Food Preparation and Production • Senior Kitchen Management
or Higher National Diploma in Food
Preparation & Culinary Arts for Cruise
Liners MQF Level 5 (or equivalent)
– Students who are in possession of
the Higher National Diploma in Food

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