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University degree
Food Science and Technology
Reaseheath College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 75% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
The Foundation Degree in Food Innovation and Technology is validated by Ulster University and designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to develop and produce innovative, nutritious, safe and healthy foods which meet consumer demands. This is a 4 semester programme spread over 2 years. Semester 3 is spent on an industry based placement where students develop both their technical expertise and commercial awareness.
Many graduates progress on one of the BSc (Hons) Degrees at Loughry or at another academic institution. Those that go directly into employment take up posts such as supervisory management in production, product development, training and quality control.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
80% got in with other higher education. The rest came in a mix of ways:
other higher education80%
A-levels20%
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120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
25%
Continue past first year
91%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£18,000
3 years on
£21,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Animal care and control services20%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations10%
Conservation and environment professionalsHighly skilled10%
Customer service occupations10%
Veterinary nursesHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
91%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback85%
Academic support83%
Well organised90%
Learning resources81%
Student community84%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — the city is a brilliant student city with plenty to do outsid…
Class of 2022 · Part-time
★★★★★
Highly recommend
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — the city is a brilliant student city with plen…
Class of 2024 · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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