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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: N980

Food Business and Innovation

Ulster University
Coleraine, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£17,490Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Food Business and Innovation at Ulster University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £17,490 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 82% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Consumer Behaviour and Food Choices
Food Product Development and Innovation
Food Business Management
Marketing and Retail Strategy
Food Science and Nutrition Fundamentals
Supply Chain and Operations Management
Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Consumer Research Methods and Analytics
UCAS Code:N980
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

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.

International Baccalaureate

24 points

To include 12 at higher level

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,490

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,470

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-03 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

76%Working
2%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
68%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-03 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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
60%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Ulster University

Ulster University offers Food Business and Innovation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#609QS World
#61UK Ranking
32,915+Students
46+Courses

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