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Food Consumer Marketing and Product Development at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course Summary

  • Gain a detailed understanding of consumer behaviour within global food systems.
  • Explore marketing principles that drive purchasing behaviours.
  • Study food composition, ingredients and processing technologies in depth.
  • Develop safe, nutritious and sustainable food products in state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Explore responsible and ethical solutions to food business challenges.
On the MSc Food Consumer Marketing and Product Development course you’ll consider sustainability, corporate social responsibility, legislative issues and business ethics. You’ll develop and apply masters-level skills – academic, research, managerial, practical, technical and analytical – all preparing you for a future career in the dynamic, fast-paced food industry. For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Food-and-nutrition/MSc-Food-Consumer-Marketing-and-Product-Development/Full-time

Entry requirements

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.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Non 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.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Food-and-nutrition/MSc-Food-Consumer-Marketing-and-Product-Development/Full-time

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Food Consumer Marketing and Product Development at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS