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Lecturer - Birmingham College of Food

Candace Ocho-Stewart

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International Application Deadlines

This page outlines the international application deadlines for the September 2025 intake.

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Benefits and services

Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.

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Open days

Come and visit us on one of our open days, where you can find out more about our courses, our facilities and speak to current students and staff.

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University of Birmingham accreditation

Many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited and validated by the University of Birmingham, one of the world's top academic institutions.

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International Study at University College Birmingham

Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.

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Marks and Certificates

Whether you're a former student who needs to replace vital documents, or a current student who wants to know what you will receive when you complete your studies, you will find all the relevant information here.

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Lecturer

Stephen Miller

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OFS Transparency Return

Information on the OFS Transparency Review and Transparency Return

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Visas and immigration

Once you have made your decision to study at University College Birmingham, you will need to make final arrangements, which are likely to include obtaining a visa.

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Our economic impact

At University College Birmingham, we are supporting our region to grow and develop to ensure it meets its skills priorities. Independent analysis has identified that we have a total economic impact of £358 million across the UK.

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International tuition fees

Find out more information about tuition fees, payment procedures and scholarships for international students at University College Birmingham.

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University of Warwick accreditation

Some of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses are accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university.

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Alumni

Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.

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International students

Join our global community of more than 1,400 students from over 60 countries. Our international team will help make your application and arrival as smooth as possible.

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British Psychological Society accreditation

Our undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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UCB Ahead

UCB Ahead is a free one-week welcome programme for international students, helping you prepare for studies at UCB with academic sessions and support.

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Bluebell Wood

Bluebell Wood is an informal, affordable eatery based in the heart of the community at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next door to Chelmsley Starters, our this purpose-built culinary school.

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Meet us in your country

Our international team attend overseas exhibitions throughout the year, providing a great opportunity to find out about University College Birmingham first hand.

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Accessibility Statement

The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.

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Terms and Conditions

The University College Birmingham terms and conditions can be read through or downloaded here.

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World

Whether you want to work in hotels, hospitality and events or explore the world of aviation, tourism and travel, our Department of Hospitality and Tourism runs a range of courses to help you pursue your ideal career.

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Whatuni award winners 2024

University College Birmingham has won awards for its student support, international and postgraduate provision in the only awards in the UK based solely on student choice.

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Student satisfaction

When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. Our students value their time with us, as can be seen from the outcomes of several nationally-recognised student surveys.

News and insights

A glorious graduation: we look back on the day

A look back at University College Birmingham September 2025 graduation.

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Graduation pride for UCB's star boxers

Elite fighters from UCB’s Boxing Academy have graduated in the knowledge they have been “absolutely on the right path” to success.

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Winners take it all at AASE Boxing Graduation

Some of the best young boxers from all over the UK descended on UCB for the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) Boxing Graduation Awards.

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Graduation ceremonies may be postponed, but we’re still celebrating!

Just under 1,800 students who have shown “outstanding resilience” over the past year are celebrating today after officially receiving their degrees from University College Birmingham.

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National Apprenticeship Week is back with a bang for 2026

NAW to date and looking ahead.

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New Year's Honour kicks off exciting 2026 for graduate James

An entrepreneurial University College Birmingham graduate who built his own multi-million-pound business has high hopes for 2026 after being named in the King’s New Year Honours list.

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Vice-Chancellor announces new international scholarship schemes for 2025-2026

In advance of the new academic year, the University is releasing a series of scholarships available to international students hoping to either continue their studies with University College Birmingham, or to study with us for the first time.

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Blockbuster Birmingham takes centre stage at 2026 ITT Future You Conference

The emerging world of ‘Set Jetting’ was top of the agenda at the eighth annual ITT Future You Conference.

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A peek behind the scenes for Events Management students at NEC's Event Week Live 2026

Students and staff had the opportunity to attend an industry networking day at Event Week Live 2026.

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Bakery student celebrates engagement as boyfriend proposes on stage at UCB graduation

A University College Birmingham student had double cause for celebration on her graduation day – after her boyfriend amazed her by proposing on stage at the ceremony.

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Students Celebrate at Hong Kong Graduation

One hundred and thirty three Graduands from Hong Kong, China, Macau and Thailand have been officially rewarded for their achievements at the University College Birmingham International Awards Congregation which took place on Sunday 30 June at the JW Marriott, Pacific…

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Bake Off judge awards RACA apprentices at graduation night

Six students on UCB’s cutting edge Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprenticeship were thrilled to receive their graduation diplomas from none other than celebrated chef patissier and TV judge Benoit Blin.

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Intrepid students spend summer before graduation volunteering in Africa

Two former UCB students have returned from an African adventure that involved them volunteering at an orphanage and teaching at a school.

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Blog | Our top 10 news stories of 2023

In 2023, students and alumni won even more awards and even topped a Good Food Guide list, while our Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food made it big on the map of places to eat out in the region. Read…

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Sarah soars as 2025 student ambassador for global food supplier

An undergraduate student at Birmingham College of Food has been appointed by a leading food supply company as a 2025 ambassador.

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Lucy rises up career ladder as new student ambassador for global bakery supplier

A Bakery and Patisserie Technology BSc (Hons) undergraduate on the rise in her career is gearing up to explore Japanese and Korean influences as the 2024 Student Ambassador for a global bakery supplier.

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A day of celebration for graduating students

One thousand students will graduate at Symphony Hall Birmingham on Friday 20 September as the University College Birmingham (UCB) annual Awards Congregations get underway.

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Dedicated leader at University awarded Honorary Fellowship

Nigel Moss will receive an Honorary Fellowship from University College Birmingham this week as part of graduation celebrations on September 13th.

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Blog | Our top 10 news stories of 2024

In 2024, our students and staff have been busy winning awards, launching community initiatives, working with experts, you name it, while our graduates have been out making their mark on the world. Read our bumper roundup.

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Hong Kong graduates celebrate achievements

Almost 200 graduands in Hong Kong have been awarded their degrees at a graduation ceremony this summer.

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Focus on your future, not your funds

Our Cost of Living Allowance returns for 2026.

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Awards, accreditation and away days: bumper health roundup 2025

We reflect on an amazing year for all staff and students at our Departments of Health and Sport.

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Your chance to name the UCB bear

He – or is it she? – has been a popular fixture at graduation ceremonies for years.

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University partners with Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

University College Birmingham has been appointed as an Official University of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event ever to be held in the West Midlands.

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Four alumni return to find UCB transformed - 49 years after graduating

After graduating UCB in 1978, Mike Coombs and Mike Butler kept in touch via yearly Christmas cards. Last year, they managed to track down two more ex-classmates over the internet – over five decades since they all first started their…

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University of the Year in 2022 national student choice awards

University College Birmingham has won University of the Year in the 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards based solely on student choice.

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First graduands from University of Warwick partnership graduate

University College Birmingham graduands on University of Warwick accredited courses will be celebrating today, marking the first successful graduating cohort from the partnership between the two universities.

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University College Birmingham to host Team Scotland 2022

Commonwealth Games Scotland announced today that University College Birmingham (UCB) is set to become its home from home for family, friends and team supporters at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and provide support for up to 300 Team Scotland athletes and…

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Renowned chef awarded Honorary Fellowship by UCB

Renowned chef Brian Turner was among six outstanding candidates to be awarded an Honorary Fellowship at this years' graduation at UCB.

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Self-made entrepreneur to be made Honorary Professor

Surinder Arora, Founder and Chairman of the Arora Group, will be made an Honorary Professor and Fellow of University College Birmingham at the institution’s graduation ceremony this week.

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Health, Social Care and Childcare progression event a resounding success

A recruitment event was held in the hired@UCB suite to show students on UCB’s Health and Social Care and Childcare courses what opportunities await them after graduation.

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Bumper roundup: Gongs, glory and giving back at Birmingham College of Food

As Christmas comes a-calling and we close the oven doors on 2024, we celebrate the latest achievements of our one and only Birmingham College of Food. Read our bumper roundup.

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International winner and Uni of the Year runner-up in student choice awards

University College Birmingham has won the International award and was crowned University of the Year runner-up in the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards based solely on student choice.

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Sports therapy graduate wins best injury clinic for second year in a row

Sports therapist Stacey Naylor – who set up her own clinic just after graduating from University College Birmingham where she received huge help with her dyslexia to gain her degree – has won a top award for the second year…

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Young boxers set their sights on 2020 Olympics

The first students to enrol with the UCB Boxing Academy have declared themselves fighting fit – and dreaming of Olympic glory.

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University College Birmingham in 2024: A year of sustainable growth

It has been a transformative year at University College Birmingham, as we reaffirmed our commitment to building relationships and laying strong foundations for sustainable development.

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Student Blog | Top five anime of 2022

As the year is approaching its end, we are able to look back on the anime industry’s most significant achievements, from its truly unique storytelling that never fails to captivate the viewers with its use of beautiful, dark and humorous…

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Victory lap: Training award shortlist rounds out University’s 2023 accolades

University College Birmingham has been shortlisted for an award recognising outstanding training and education provision within the Greater Birmingham region, which brings to a close a fantastic year of awards for the institution.

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Stourbridge schoolgirl wins University College Birmingham Young Chef of the Year 2020

A Stourbridge schoolgirl has roasted the competition to win University College Birmingham’s Young Chef of the Year and the chance to cook at Raymond Blanc OBE’s Michelin-starred restaurant.

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Graduate Daniel celebrated in top 30 under 30 rising stars in British hospitality

Hospitality graduate Daniel Bennett has been recognised as one of 30 of the industry’s top rising stars under the age of 30 at the 2024 Acorn Awards.

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Chefs jet off on medal mission for England at 2022 Culinary World Cup

Talented chefs from University College Birmingham have jetted off to Europe to do battle with the world's best in a prestigious international culinary contest.

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Disabled Students Society wins national award for being “pillar of support”

The society, which is part of the University’s Guild of Students, has won the Committee Excellence Award at the 2021 NSVAs.