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University of Reading · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: DL63
Food Business and Marketing with International Foundation Year (January entry)
University of ReadingReading, England
4 yearsDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BSc (Hons) Food Business and Marketing with International Foundation Year (January entry) at University of Reading. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you're interested in a commercial career with a connection to food, our BSc Food Business and Marketing with International Foundation Year is the degree for you. This course is designed for international students. If you want to study food marketing at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year BSc Food Business and Marketing with International Foundation Year programme enables you to undertake an undergraduate food marketing and business economics degree. International tuition fees are £23,000 per year, home/UK fees are £23,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation English for Academic Study
Introduction to Food Systems and Supply Chains
Business Economics and Financial Management
Food Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
Agricultural Policy and Global Trade
Food Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Digital Marketing in the Food Industry
Research Methods and Data Analysis
UCAS Code:DL63
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£92,000
Home Student Fee
£23,000
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 — University of Reading
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £29,000 | £36,500 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £40,000 | £55,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 54% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 from year 3 to year 5
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
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
76%Learning opportunities
77%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
82%Organisation and management
87%Learning resources
89%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Reading
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