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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: D895

Artisan Food Production

Nottingham Trent University
Southwell, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Nottingham Trent University, the FdSc Artisan Food Production provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Southwell, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This course will teach you the skills needed to work in the artisan food industry. From developing practical expertise and producing a range of food products, to setting up an artisan food business. You'll also study the functionality of high-end food ingredients, and practical skills such as bread-making, patisserie and viennoiserie, butchery, charcuterie and cheese-making. International tuition fees are £17,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Bread Making and Fermentation
Patisserie and Viennoiserie Techniques
Butchery and Charcuterie Production
Cheese Making and Dairy Technology
Food Ingredient Science and Functionality
Artisan Food Business Development
Food Safety and Quality Management
Food Product Development and Innovation
UCAS Code:D895
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,950

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£35,900

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£24,000£24,000
3 years£16,500£21,000£25,500
5 years£21,000£25,000£30,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 34% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
20%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
70%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University offers Artisan Food Production as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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