Program Overview

Course Overview

The Foundation Year Programme offers a route to undergraduate study, giving students the skills, confidence, and resilience required to succeed in Higher Education. After successful completion of this year, students will be eligible to progress onto the first year of BSc (Hons) Food Science and Innovation.

Entry Requirements

• Students require six GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above (including Maths, English Language, and a science subject), or five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above (including Maths, English Language, and a science subject) if they also have level 3 qualification(s).
• Students must be at least 17½ years of age at the time of registration.
• Suitable applicants will be invited to participate in an interview where they will be able to discuss their course choice in more detail. Interviews will take place online with the course manager.

Course Key Info

• UCAS code: XD10
• Institution code: H12
• Duration: 1 year for foundation, five years to complete BSc(Hons)
• Location: Harper Adams University campus (and location of work placement)

Course Modules

Year 1

• Key Academic Skills (R3001HF) | 20
• Principles of Business and Food (HF) | 20
• Vocational Skills Portfolio (A3001HF) | 20
• Global Challenges - Local Impact (R3002HF) | 20
• Economics and Marketing (HF) | 20
• Team Challenge (R3003HF) | 10
• Individual Project (A3002HF) | 10

Module Descriptions

• Key Academic Skills
• Principles of Business and Food
• Vocational Skills Portfolio
• Global Challenges - Local Impact
• Economics and Marketing
• Team Challenge
• Individual Project

Fees and Costs

The latest fees for this course can be found in the fees and funding section. Course-related costs, specific to this course, can be found in the Fees and Charges PDF.

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