BSc (Hons) Food Business Management and Marketing at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Through this programme you will gain a thorough academic grounding in the social, economic, ethical, scientific and technological principles underlying the production of and access to consumer goods and services within the agri-food sector. We’ll explore how social science, natural science and business subjects apply to food businesses. You’ll also study the principles of management, economics, marketing and finance.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering | Department: School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University Business School | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 provides a broad introduction to core areas of this sector, including business economics, Agri-Food business management, marketing and consumer behaviour, and nutrition, food science, and the food industry. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Business Management, Sustainability in Practice, Introduction to Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Introductory Business Economics, Introduction to Nutrition, Food Science and the Food Industry, Academic and Professional Skills, Introduction to Sustainability, Marketing Strategy, Consumer and Business Economics, Qualitative Research Methods, New Food Product Development, Dissertation and Research Preparation, Your Future - occupational awareness, Data & Marketing Analytics.

Career pathways

This course is currently undergoing an exciting transformation to embed richer encounters with industry, professional practice and society. As we redesign our curriculum to reflect emerging opportunities, future-facing themes and new ways of learning, some elements of this course may evolve to match the world you’re stepping into. Graduate roles and employers include: food production; consumption; consumer behaviour; marketing and consumer behaviour; global economics; sustainability; business management; food science and technology; new food product development; analyse problems.

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Entry requirements

A levels: ABB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS Level. IB: 32 points. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Overall DDD. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required. Scottish Highers: AABBB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,600 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/nd61/#how-to-apply

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