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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: DN4F

Food Business Management

Harper Adams University
Newport, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BSc (Hons) Food Business Management at Harper Adams University. Based in Newport, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our Food Business Management degree is ideal for those who are seeking a career in the food sector, whether for a major retailer or producer or for a small, specialist artisan business. Our integrated approach to food business will equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding specific to the food sector and supplement this through the development of transferrable skills that will increase your career opportunities and potential. You will experience a blend of academic and practical learning, with time spent in the kitchens of our Food Academy, backed up by a fascinating range... International tuition fees are £16,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Food Science and Nutrition Fundamentals
Food Safety and Quality Management
Food Business Economics and Finance
Supply Chain Management in Food Industries
Food Product Development and Innovation
Hospitality and Catering Operations
Food Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
Food Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship
UCAS Code:DN4F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCD

or equivalent qualification. 96 UCAS Tariff Points required.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Pass with 28 overall with a relevant subject passed at 5 with a Higher level

UCAS Points88

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£49,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and costs The latest fees for this course can be found in our fees and funding section

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Harper Adams University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£24,000£29,500£36,000
5 years£30,000£38,000£43,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 36% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
5%Studying
11%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
77%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
69%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
76%
Student voice
61%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Harper Adams University

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