All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
 

You will build a broad knowledge of food processing and safety, product development, business to business and consumer marketing and the food chain. You also have opportunities to develop managerial and technical skills relevant to the food sector.
 

You learn through:
 

• work-related learning

• group work

• learning sets

• consultancy projects

• research

• peer feedback

• personal reflection

• mentor scheme

• coursework

• essays

• reports
   

  Live projects

  All students will have access to a mentor scheme within the work related activities. Working with a mentor will enable students to understand and critically analyse the range of opportunities available to them.
   

  Networking opportunities

  The work-related learning opportunities, visiting guest lectures, work experience route and mentor scheme all demonstrate the industry engagement available to you.
   

  The course is designed and delivered by an industry-experienced team of academic staff, with an international focus as it attracts students from all around the world.
  
   

  Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
   

  Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
   

  Compulsory modules
   

  Module	Credits	Assessment
  Business And Management Strategy	30	Coursework
  Developing Food Concepts And Products	30	Coursework
  Dissertation	45	Coursework
  Food Chain	15	Coursework Exam
  Food Marketing	15	Coursework
  Food Processing Safety And Quality Management	15	Coursework Exam
  Research Methods	15	Coursework
  Work Related Learning	15	Coursework

   

Normally one of the following in a relevant subject
 

• an honours degree, 2.2 or above

• an equivalent recognised qualification

• an HND with significant relevant industrial experience
 

Relevant subjects include • business • science • social science • a food related discipline
 

In exceptional circumstances we consider candidates without formal qualifications who demonstrate the necessary experience, intellect and motivation. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more
 

Work Experience Route

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in all skills.
 

Non Work Experience Route

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in all skills.
 

If your English language skill is currently below the required level we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
 

All applicants are required to gain a recognised English language qualification before entering any of our courses. For pre-sessional English programmes and courses below degree level, this must be one from a list of UK government recognised tests, most commonly IELTS. For degree level programmes (bachelors, masters and PhD), we consider a wide range of international qualifications. Please check the course entry qualification on our online prospectus and our English language page for full details.

You can find further information on all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses on our online prospectus.
 

International Foundation Programme
 

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to our International Foundation Programme.

• IELTS certificate from an approved centre (IELTS score of 4.5 or above)

• Good high school graduation grades which include maths
   

Undergraduate programmes
 

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to undergraduate programmes

• two GCE/VCE A level passes

• High School Leaving Certificate, which is recognised as equivalent to A level standard

• other international qualifications gained after 13 years of secondary/further education

• please contact our admissions office at admissions@shu.ac.uk for advice on equivalents
   

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from international school students taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma and those achieving 28 points or more will usually be successful in obtaining an offer of a place on our undergraduate programmes. For information about IB points equivalences against the UCAS tariff please visit the UCAS website.
 

Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)
 

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes

• a first degree or professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to degree standard

• an HND or higher education diploma with substantial work experience in an appropriate field

• successful completion of a recognised pre-Masters course

• please consult our admissions office at directadmissions@shu.ac.uk for advice on equivalents
   

Postgraduate research programmes
 

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate research programmes (MPhil/PhD)

• masters degree from a recognised university

In most cases, students are required to submit a full application for PhD study, including a formal research proposal.

You can find further information on all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses on our online prospectus

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £9,620 for the course.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,895 for the course.

This course prepares you for a career in
 

• technical management

• product development

• product management in the food supply, food manufacturing, food retailing or food service sectors

• food safety

• food analysis

• food manufacturing

• quality assurance

• risk assessment management

• potential progression to PhD

• food consumer and market research

• food merchandising and marketing

• consumer insight

• food innovation