Flexible:36-72 months
Start date: There are entry points throughout the year
Key facts about this course:
- Aimed at food and agricultural industry employees
- Focused on topics such as nutrition, health and the consumer, food quality and regulation, food manufacture, and sustainable food production
- Provided by the AgriFoodTraining Partnership, the programme is awarded by the University of Reading with the option to take modules offered across the partnership by the University of Nottingham, Aberystwyth University, Harper Adams University, Cranfield University and Bangor University.
This MSc is provided in partnership with businesses in the food industry. Designed for professionals who do not want to step away from current roles, the programme is a flexible part time commitment available over 1-5 years. For a full breakdown of this course, take a look at the AFTP profile.
Entry requirements
What will you study?
How much will it cost?
How much will it cost?
New UK/EU students: £ per year
New international students: £ per year
Additional Costs
These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
Financial support for your studies
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK and other EU countries may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
UK/EU/International: Please see the AgriFood Training Partnership website for fee information: www.aftp.co.uk.
What career can you have?
What career can you have?
The safety, quality and nutritional properties of the food reaching consumers depends upon an understanding of science and technology.
You will gain the knowledge required to embark on a career within a range of organisations, including multinational food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, major retail chains and smaller companies supplying niche markets. Alternatively, you could go on to study for a PhD.
Recent examples of jobs obtained by our graduates have included: Process Technologist with Pepsico International, Quality Executive with Agro Tech Foods, New Product Developer with Bakkavor, Food Technologist with Tesco and Research and Development Technologist with Kerry Ingredients and Flavours.