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International/EU: £17,205 for the course
January 2025
Work Placement Route
For international students wishing to undertake a placement as part of this course, you must apply to the Food Consumer Marketing and Product Development (work experience route). Transferring to the work experience route later will not be possible due to visa restrictions.
Course summary
- Develop a broad knowledge and scientific understanding of the principles for developing, preserving and managing food development and quality and commercial product management
- Develop managerial skills, practical skills and behaviour change theories relevant to the food sector
- Benefit from the University's approach to employability
- Opt to spend a year on an international placement
This course has been designed to prepare masters students to work in the international food supply industry. You will gain an understanding of how food can be preserved throughout the distribution chain to ensure the supply, marketing and distribution of safe, wholesome food.
Graduate view
'The course was a great experience for me. It strengthened my food tech background, and introduced me to food marketing as well as the complex UK retail market. It's been a valuable addition to my career.'
Muslem Diraneyya, MSc Food Consumer Marketing and Product Development, 2017 graduate
Accredited by
The course is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining exemptions from units on CIM qualifications. Students may have the opportunity to join The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) as a Studying Member.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
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How you learn
Your lecturer's view
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
This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.
Course leaders and tutors
Helen Martin
Department of Service Sector ManagementProfile of Helen Martin, Department of Service Sector Management at Sheffield Hallam University
Applied learning
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.
Future careers
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
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- bespoke software packages
- mentor scheme
- modern kitchens
- specialist equipment
Entry requirements
All students
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.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
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.
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business And Management Strategy | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Developing Food Concepts And Products | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Dissertation | Credits: 45 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Food Chain | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Food Marketing | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Food Processing Safety And Quality Management | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Research Methods | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Work Related Learning | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Food and nutrition courses (PDF, 258.8KB)Legal information
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