Food Technology and Product Development (top-up) BSc (Hons)
Harper Adams University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 305 graduates of Food Technology and Product Development (top-up) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Agriculture at Harper Adams University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Agriculture.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Agriculture
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Agriculture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26500 | £24500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23500 - £30000 | £20000 - £29500 | £21500 - £37500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Agriculture
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23872 | £19884 | £22867 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20487 - £27274 | £14892 - £25751 | £17151 - £30379 |
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Course Description
The variety of food and drink available to us is continually increasing in its quality, diversity, and interest. This course will help you develop the skills to be at the heart of the food development process adding value to a complex and exciting food industry. Having completed a relevant Foundation Degree or HND programme, you might wish to top-up to BSc (Hons) degree, by studying full-time for a further academic year to develop subject knowledge and understanding appropriate to your individual interests and developing vocational needs.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Food Technology and Product Development (top-up) BSc (Hons) at Harper Adams University
| 18% | Elementary occupations |
| 14% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 12% | Caring personal services |
| 11% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 9% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 7% | Media Professionals |
| 4% | Teaching Professionals |
| 3% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 3% | Welfare Professionals |
| 3% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Agriculture
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Costs
Tuition Fees Food Technology and Product Development (top-up) BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Harper Adams University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Harper Adams University
Harper Adams University (HAUC) was founded in 1901 and is located in the outer area of Edgmond, England. Students at HAUC have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and what is known as the Invention Hub - a place where students can bring their ideas to life. With a Work Experience placement being a component of every course at this university, Harper Adams applicants can expect to gain practical, hands-on knowledge to accompany their classroom learning.
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Student composition of Harper Adams University
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Total number of students enrolled at Harper Adams University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 2805
- postgraduates:
- 280
- Total:
- 3085
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Food Science”: 2890 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Food Science BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 92% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 142 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 82% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 169 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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