Aim of the programme
Our Culinary Arts 4 year, 240 ECTS, Bachelor Degree programme was developed taking into account the industry’s human resource need for specialists/graduates in cookery, bakery and pastry arts. This programme is intended to train ambitious entrepreneurs in the fields of cookery, bakery & pastry by building on the strengths of the foundational culinary arts curriculum.
The international hospitality and tourism industry represents a wide range of businesses and City Unity College Nicosia aims to turn its prospective students into Professional Cooks with enthusiasm, professional skills and an open vision.
The programme will allow students to master the fundamentals of culinary arts, develop their palate and senses by exploring different techniques, ingredients and world cuisines.
The programme equips students with the necessary knowledge and experience in the field of culinary arts, developing managerial level skills, aiming for the ultimate goal of a dynamic career in the field of food arts. Further, our expert faculty, with their extensive academic & professional experience, acquaint students with the latest developments in the cookery, bakery & pastry industry.
Greek/English
4 Years / 240 ECTS
Courses
| MTCU-100 | Basic Principles of Cooking |
| MTCU-102 | Hygiene, Nutrition and Food Safety |
| MTCU-104 | Basic Menu Principles |
| MTCU-106 | Breakfast |
| MTCU-108 | Broths, Soups and Sauces |
| MTCU-110 | Introduction to Garde Manger |
| MTCU-112 | French Language and Culture |
| MTCU-114 | Technology and Confectionery laboratory Ι |
| MTCU- 116 | Preparation of meat, poultry and game |
| ΜΤCU-118 | Basic Cooking Methods |
| MTCU-120 | Purchasing and store Materials |
| MTCU-122 | Mathematical Applications in Cooking |
| MTCU-124 | Internship I |
| MTCU-200 | Fundamentals of Seafood and Shellfish |
| MTCU-202 | Garde Manger |
| MTCU-204 | Preparation of Legumes and Vegetables |
| MTCU- 206 | Kitchen and Installation Design |
| MTCU-208 | Professional Culinary French Language |
| ΜΤCU-210 | Fundamentals of Pasta & farinaceous |
| MTCU-212 | Technology and Bakery Laboratory I |
| MTCU-214 | Mediterranean cuisine |
| MTCU-216 | Herbs, Spices and Oils |
| MTCU-218 | Purchasing and store Materials |
| MTCU-220 | Internship II |
| MTCU-300 | Mass Production Techniques - Commercial Cooking |
| MTCU-302 | Buffet Service Preparation |
| MTCU-304 | Confectionery Technology and Laboratory II |
| MTCU-306 | General Business Skills |
| MTCU-308 | Enology and Cuisine |
| MTCU-310 | Food and Beverage Costing |
| MTCU-314 | Vegetarian Cuisine |
| ΑΖCU-412 | International Cuisine |
| ΑΖCU-400 | Asian Cuisine |
| ΑΖCU-332 | Italian Cuisine |
| ΑΖCU-328 | Professionalism and Hospitality |
| ΑΖCU-324 | Restaurant Operations |
| MTCU-322 | Internship IΙΙ |
| MTCU-400 | Innovation and Culinary Creations |
| MTCU-402 | Bakery Technology and Laboratory II |
| MTCU-404 | Cyprus Cuisine Origin and Influences |
| MTCU-406 | Food Event Planning & Design |
| MTCU-408 | Food Wastage |
| ΜΤCU-424 | Small Business Management |
| MTCU-410 | Hospitality Marketing |
| MTCU–412 | Presentation and Decoration, Food Plating-Food Styling |
| MTCU-414 | Molecular and Modern Kitchen |
| MTCU-416 | Food Product Development |
| ΜΤCU-420 | Final Year Project in Culinary Arts |
Teaching Methods
Students can design, with their professors’ assistance, their method of studying. At the same time, the course structure and the various teaching methods have been designed to support this practice. Micro-teaching is encouraged through the use of specific international practices such as case studies, while practical training is complemented by the use of appropriate materials, videos, computer software, etc.
The teaching material is presented through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. *Some teaching methods might not apply to all subjects.
Lectures
An effective way of presenting the educational material in an interactive and collaborative way
Tutorial meetings
Provided to assist students with any questions they may have
Laboratories
Laboratories are the transition from theory to practice
Case studies
Present and elaboration on real or virtual complex issues
Lectures by distinguished speakers
To update students on current issues related to their studies
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Registration requirements
All applicants should meet the following conditions:
Admission procedures
- City Unity College Application Form
- Review of past academic records
- Review of required documentation by local authorities - Only for International applicants
Academic entry requirements
- High School Leaving Certificates 10th& 12thLevel (min 50% GPA) – International students
- High School Leaving Certificate (min 60% / 12 out of 20) – European students
- English Language Certificate.
Students that show no proof of English proficiency must take the Placement Test and depending on how they score they will be placed in either one (1) or two (2) semesters Foundation program. *International students are requested to submit a number of other supportive documents required by the Cyprus Migration departments
Why study at City Unity College?
Accredited Programmes of Study
Experienced Academic Staff
Affordable tuition fees
Programme flexibility
Fingertip access to all learning material (Online & Mobile App learning platform - eClass)
Collaboration with overseas Universities
Modern technology used in classrooms, amphitheaters and laboratories
College campus composed of 4 buildings (modern cafeterias, restaurant, conference facilities)
Multi workshops and seminars with guest speakers from the industry
Strong student support services
Opportunity support in research
Member of the Erasmus+ mobility scheme
