Sustainable Food Production (Fresh Produce) - BSc (Hons)
Program Overview
This program prepares students for various roles in the food and beverage industry, including support to technical managers, junior buyer roles, food quality and planning, and business start-ups. It emphasizes the industry's significance, contributing £28 billion to the UK economy and employing a substantial workforce, highlighting the critical role of innovation in driving industry growth.
Program Outline
Careers:
- Support to technical managers
- Junior buyer roles
- Food quality and planning
- Fresh produce traders
- Business start-up
Other:
- The food and beverage industry is currently the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, contributing an estimated £28 billion to the economy every year.
- It employs around 400,000 people in 6,800 businesses.
- Innovation – to meet changing consumer needs and behavior alongside environmental and ethical concerns – are essential to deliver growth in trade.
UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year): £9,250. International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year): £15,900. We offer a scholarship of £2,000 to international students starting courses at Writtle in 2024-25. This scholarship is automatically deducted from your fees. You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.
Overview:
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The context mentions that ARU is committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and communities. It also highlights the university's focus on providing outstanding facilities and opportunities for student growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Ambition:
ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.Excellence:
ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.Collaboration:
ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.Impact:
ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.Enterprise:
ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.Enthusiasm:
ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.Academic Programs:
The context mentions that ARU offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research, college courses, apprenticeships, short courses, and distance learning programs. It also highlights the university's commitment to providing career-ready graduates.
Other:
The context mentions that ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. It also highlights the university's commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Entry Requirements:
- 96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).
- 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science.
