Food Business and Innovation BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Coleraine

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Understanding the role of the consumer and the importance of meeting consumer demands within todays marketplace is the central focus within this exciting and challenging programme of study.The content is designed to develop your knowledge on the pivotal role the consumer plays in the design, development, management, marketing and retailing of products and services. It addresses the processes and key issues involved in helping consumers make informed choices about the products and services they ...Read more

Understanding the role of the consumer and the importance of meeting consumer demands within today's marketplace is the central focus within this exciting and challenging programme of study.The content is designed to develop your knowledge on the pivotal role the consumer plays in the design, development, management, marketing and retailing of products and services. It addresses the processes and key issues involved in helping consumers make informed choices about the products and services they buy and use.The course will provide you with the appropriate analytical, teamwork, organisational and problem-solving skills and competencies necessary for a career related to consumer management, food innovation and food education.

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CUG Subject Ranking
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22nd
CUG Ranking
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42nd
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SR
Student Reviewer
08 Nov 13

Brilliant course and excellent helpful teachers. Tough final year but that really prepares you for the world of work. Most modules were 500assignments and 500examinations so..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CCCCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

DDD Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

Applicants may be able to satisfy the requirement for one A-Level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by UCAS.

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Overall profile of 55% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course)Overall profile of 45 credits at merit (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course)To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.

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96 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£4,750 per year

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£16,320 per year

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£16,320 per year

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£16320 Per year

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Brilliant course and excellent helpful teachers. Tough final year but that really prepares you for the world of work. Most modules were 500assignments and 500examinations so...
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Ulster University
Ulster University , Coleraine

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University House Cromore Road Coleraine Northern Ireland BT52 1SA United Kingdom
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