Course Overview

Food and drink manufacturing is vital to the UK economy. It is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, employing 15% of the entire manufacturing workforce. Food and drink manufacturing companies make up 7% of all manufacturing businesses and buy two-thirds of the UK’s agricultural produce. The industry generates 18% of the total manufacturing turnover.

To meet the demands of this dynamic sector, the food industry needs to recruit more than 49,000 new skilled professionals and managers by 2022, which is excellent news for the next generation of talent wanting to study toward a rewarding career in a dynamic and highly innovative sector (The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink).

General Eligibility

• You are generally expected to have at least a UK 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject related to science, engineering or technology. If your first degree is not in one of the subject areas listed, please check with our admissions team if it is acceptable.

• Students awarded outside the UK must also meet the University's minimum English language requirements.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).