Course summary
The Honours Degree in Sustainable Agri Food Management is validated by Ulster University. This Honours Degree is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to enter an exciting, competitive, global agri-food industry at graduate management level. This integrated programme will develop graduates with a broad understanding of the agri-food supply chain to meet current and future challenges within the industry in relation to traceability, sustainability and logistics. This programme is ideal for someone with an interest in business management, agri food supply chain management, sustainability and the wider agri food sector. The programme will include elements of primary production (horticulture and agriculture), food manufacture and food quality as well as modules focussing on developing knowledge of the supply chain and strategic management. It will also develop professional skills to allow graduates to become confident, resilient and professional as they lead, anticipate and react to change in the agri – food industry. CAFRE has superb industry connections and help students to secure quality work placements which they undertake in Year 3 of the programme. These placements often lead to high quality manager/ trainee manager posts. CAFRE is uniquely placed to deliver an integrated agri-food programme building on many years’ experience in delivering programmes in the agriculture and food specialist areas and access to state-of-the art facilities for educational purposes. The course will be delivered at Loughry Campus, which is based 2 miles outside Cookstown in Co. Tyrone, with staff from both agriculture and food specialisms. CAFRE Loughry Campus offers full-time and part-time courses in Food to educate new entrants and support staff working within the agri-food sector to improve business efficiency. One of the great things about CAFRE is that each of our three campuses deliver a specific range of courses and has the specialist facilities to match. We are continually investing in our staff, buildings, equipment and resources so you can get the most out of your time with us.
Modules
Year 1: Academic and Professional Skills, Enterprise Studies, Supply Chain Operations, Introduction to Food Manufacture & Quality, Introduction to Business Management, Agri-Food Science. Year 2: Commercial Management, Food Marketing & Innovation, Sustainable Arable Crop and Edible Crop Production, Sustainable Livestock Production, Managing People, Food Safety and Quality Management. Year 3/4 Research& Development Methodology, Strategic Business Management, Agri-Food Policy, Developments in Agri Food, Sustainable Supply Chains, Research Project. Students undertaking the four year course will complete a placement year in the food industry during Year 3 of the programme. On successful completion of the 48 week placement a Diploma in Professional Practice will be awarded.
How to apply
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.
Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £4750* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4750* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Provider information
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
22 Greenmount Road
Antrim
BT41 4PS