London South Bank University (LSBU)

Employability
Because this course is widely recognised across the baking industry – and thanks to our working partnerships – you’ll find plenty of opportunities when you graduate. You’ll be well equipped to start up your own operation, run a small business or work in an international food company. In the current climate, there’s significant need for graduates who have the technological competence along with a creative flair to allow for innovation within NPD and research – and graduates from this course have exactly that.

The majority of bakers in the UK are employed in plant bakeries and in-store bakeries. These tend to be large companies, where opportunities for further training and career progression tend to be more positive. Prospects for promotion in baking are good, with options available to move into supervisory roles, production management roles or into an advisory role – depending on which area of bakery you specialise in.

If you’re able to combine baking skills with business skills, there are excellent possibilities for starting your own business. One career option is to work your way up to a bakery production manager. They have a range of responsibilities, from overseeing the production process and drawing up production schedules, to making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality, to estimating the costs and setting the quality standards.

To work in bakery, you will need to have a passion for food, be able to work under pressure, have good communication skills and have plenty of stamina as well. Bakers often work unsociable hours and shift work is common. Baking can involve physical work, while bakeries can be hot and noisy places to work.

After successfully completing the Foundation Degree you can top-up your qualification to Bachelors level with the Baking Science and Technology Top-up to BSc (Hons).

Employability Service
We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

• An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
• Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

• 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
• 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

• A Level DEE or;
• BTEC National Diploma MPP or;
• Access to HE qualifications with 9 Merits and 36 Passes or;
• Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points
• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
• We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.

India

• Indian Standard XII: a minimum average of 55-65% or higher (depending on exam board and LSBU course applied for)
• 3 passes at GCE A-Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
• Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
• Accredited Polytechnic/College Diploma (2 - 3 years duration) 58% or higher

Sri Lanka

• Sri Lankan A Levels: Typically three A-Level passed at grade C or higher
• 3 passes at GCE A-Level (required grades dependant on LSBU course applied for)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
• Accredited UK Foundation programme: minimum 55-60% or higher
• Accredited UK National Diploma: Upper or Lower Credit
• Accredited Sri Lankan National Diploma: Upper or Lower Credit

*Possible advanced entry or top-up

• Accredited UK Higher National Diploma (Possible second-year entry or top-up): Upper or Lower Credit
• Accredited Sri Lankan Higher National Diploma (Possible second year or top-up entry): Upper – Lower Credit

Nepal

• Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate: 60% or higher
• 3 passes at GCE A Level: minimum grades depend on LSBU course applied for
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points or higher
• Accredited UK Foundation programme: 55-60% or higher
• Accredited UK National Diploma: Upper or Lower Credit
• Diploma from Tribhuvan University of 3 years duration: 50% or higher

*Possible advanced entry or top-up

• Accredited UK Higher National Diploma (Possible second year or top-up entry): Upper or Lower Credit