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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Through this programme you will gain a thorough academic grounding in the social, economic, ethical, scientific and technological principles underlying the production of and access to consumer goods and services within the agri-food sector.
Course overview
This degree has a primary focus on the production and consumption of food products and on the behaviour of people as consumers. It covers a range of social and natural science and business subjects applied to food businesses.
Key topics covered are:
If you’re interested in pursuing a managerial career in the food processing, retail and food service sector, this degree is for you. You'll also be well placed for a wide range of careers in the global food supply chain management sector, with a solid understanding of the complexity of the global food chain system.
You will study the principles of management, economics, marketing and finance, as they apply to the management of sustainable food businesses and the global food sector.
Graduates will have the necessary skills to analyse problems, propose and criticise alternative solutions relevant to food businesses and the agri-food sector.
Your future
This course equips you with the broad knowledge that comes with a management and marketing degree, as well as a niche set of skills specific to the food industry.
Graduates from this course are well-equipped for management roles within the food processing, retail, and food service sector, as well as a wide range of careers within the global food supply chain management sector.
The transferable analytic and problem-solving skills you will develop during your studies are sought after by a wide variety of employers around the world, opening up careers in finance, recruitment, management, marketing and communications, and consulting.
Careers support
Our Enterprise Challenge gives students the opportunity to work with industry on a project that tackles real-world issues. Watch the above video to find out more.
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl initiative.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD - DDM Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
ABB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level.
AABBB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in Higher Mathematics is required. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
30 level credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit. Level 3 units in business, marketing or economics are desirable. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.
D3 M2 M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not taken at higher level.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that is it designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
32 points overall. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies is required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
H1H2H2H3H3 normally including Mathematics. If not offered at Higher Level then Mathematics at Ordinary Level 2 will be required.
Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.
This course accepts the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level on a case by case basis. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.
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