Program Overview

BSc Food Business and Marketing with International Foundation Year

The BSc Food Business and Marketing with International Foundation Year is a four-year undergraduate degree designed for international students who wish to pursue a career in the food industry. This program enables students to undertake an undergraduate food marketing and business economics degree at a British university, even if they do not have the correct qualifications.

Overview

This program is designed for international students who are interested in a commercial career with a connection to food. Students will study in a school that is the highest placed UK university for Agriculture and Forestry, ranked 20th in the world according to the QS World Rankings by Subject.

Structure

The program consists of a foundation year (called Year 0) followed by a three-year BSc Food Business and Marketing degree. The foundation year provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their undergraduate studies.

Compulsory Modules

• Mathematics Foundation: Gain a fundamental understanding of the role of basic mathematics in biological and chemical sciences.
• An Introduction to Business Management: Enhance your ability to think critically, organise your thoughts logically, and argue persuasively in business and management contexts.
• Foundation Economics - Microeconomics: Discover how individuals and companies allocate and utilise resources.
• Foundation Economics - Macroeconomics: Learn models and theories used by economists to understand the performance of the economy.

Optional Modules

• Agricultural Production Systems: Explore the exciting and complex process of primary food production.
• Consumer Attitudes and Behaviour: Explore the theoretical perspectives and psychological factors that influence consumer demand for goods and services.
• Digital Marketing: Study the insights and competencies that enable companies to get the most out of digital media and achieve marketing goals.

Entry Requirements

• A Level: See entry requirements
• AS and A Levels: 72 UCAS tariff points.
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or International Baccalaureate Certificate.
• GCSE: Grades 94 (A*C) in five subjects, or equivalent qualifications.
• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 5.5 in IELTS, with no component below 5.5.

Fees

• New UK/Republic of Ireland students: ｣23,000 for 2026/27 Foundation year, then rising to the standard course fees for the duration of your bachelor's level study.
• New international students: ｣23,000 for 2026/27 Foundation year, then rising to the standard course fees for the duration of your bachelor's level study.

Careers

As a graduate of this course, you will leave with a range of specialist and transferable skills, including tools for market and business analysis, qualitative and quantitative research enquiry, and an understanding of consumer behaviour and marketing and business strategy. You will be well-placed to move into a range of key business roles within the food industry and other sectors.

Accreditation

This course has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), so as one of our students, you'll be able to gain industry-recognised qualifications at an accelerated pace.