Food Systems and Management MSc
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying master of Food Systems and Management at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom:
There are so many challenges that our food system is facing from our depleted natural resources to the impact of climate change on our food production, the constant political and socioeconomic changes. It’s becoming more and more difficult to ensure food availability, food quality and safety. The impact that our actions and our food system have been having on our planet is undeniably damaging and it’s time to do something about it. We need to transform our food system to a more sustainable and resilient one which promotes our health and the health of our planet. This course will help you develop the skills you need to make an impact in whatever career you choose to follow, whether it’s in the industry, academia, NGOs or government departments around the world. This program is a very specialized MSc course. We will examine the whole supply chain from pre-harvest to market with special focus on food quality and food safety; at the same time it is done by integrated in science, technology but also management. Some advantages of this course: combining practical lessons, student-led exercises, and also lectures, exposing the latest knowledge in the research field, supporting group and individual projects by external organizations, having access to state-of-the-art facilities, directing by an industry advisory panel, with representatives from commercial and non-commercial organizations, and awarding bursaries to prominent candidates. Students will also enjoy the support of Cranfield’s team of professorial thought leaders, including Professor Andrew Thompson. Cranfield Job Service has provided a variety of activities to fulfill its students’ career aspirations; students will have access to career coaching and advice, resume development, access to hundreds of available jobs through the Symplicity platform, and meet employers at our job fairs. The course is made up of seven compulsory modules, an individual project and a group project. The provided modules may be modified or canceled due to research advances, changes in rules or for various other reasons.
Course modules:
- Induction module
- Quality of Food and Beverages
- Food Diagnostics
- Leading Corporate Sustainability
- Postharvest Technology
- Food Chain Resilience
- Food Safety and Quality Management and Certification
- Agrifood Business Innovation
Admission Requirements of master degree in Food Systems and Management:
The course offers three degrees: MSc, PgDip and PgCert. Students can enter the course to take any of these qualifications, which are held full-time and part-time. Successful completion of a full-time course takes one year and a part-time course takes two to three years. To study the field, students need a first or second class UK honours (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline or technology-related subjects. Other relevant qualifications with significant experience may be accepted.
Fees and funding
MSc Full-time: £22,150
MSc Part-time: £22,150
PgDip Full-time: £17,950
PgDip Part-time: £17,950
PgCert Full-time: £8,950
PgCert Part-time: £8,950
* taught modules: £1,380 per 10 credits (Modules are usually worth 5, 10, 20 or 30 credits and the cost of the modules is calculated accordingly).
Student housing of Cranfield University in the United Kingdom:
Students admitted to a full-time course can apply for on-campus accommodation. They will also be able to find private housing off campus in nearby areas. Cranfield Campus has 1,466 single rooms, 75 studio apartments for couples, and 97 family homes including two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom houses. All dormitories have Wi-Fi internet connection. All students will benefit from Endsleigh insurance, which covers the risks that may occur while living in student accommodation.
Language requirements of master degree in Food Systems and Management:
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components.
TOEFL IBT: 92 total and minimum skill component scores of 18 reading, 17 listening, 20 speaking and 17 writing.
PTE Academic: 65 overall and 59 in all skill components.
Cambridge Assessment English tests: Cambridge English Scale score of 180 overall and 160 in all skill components.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English III: Pass
Language Cert: High pass overall and 33 in all skill components.
* You can apply for one of the Cranfield’s pre-sessional EAP courses, if you do not meet the English language entry requirements.
The expiration date for the exams is only two years of the course start date. Combination of scores in two or more tests is not accepted, all elements of test results must be shown in one test. All test scores are checked with test providers.
Other living expenses needed for studying master of Food Systems and Management:
Single student:
- Accommodation: £500-£1000/Month
- Food: £260-£325/Month
- Travel: £40-£50/Month
- General expenses*: £150-£200/Month
Couples and families:
Accommodation:
- Couple: £2,500
- Couple with one child: £2,700
- Couple with two children: £3,000
- Couple with three children: £3,200
Additional guidance:
- Food: £70-£80/weakly per one person
- Clothing and laundry:
Weekly launderette for one person: £5-£8
Winter clothing estimate for one person: £350-£450
- Television: £159/year
University Deadlines:
There is no set time for applying to study in this field. Hence, applicants can apply any time. If accepted, they will be able to study in the next semester.
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accommodation
The School of Water, Energy and Environment, the School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, and the School of Management are located on the Cranfield Campus, as well as many industrial-scale facilities for research.
There are many facilities on Cranfield Campus, including: student accommodation options, two hotels with full accommodation and conference and banqueting facilities, sports and recreation facilities, and a private airport. Cranfield Campus sports facilities include several tennis courts sports pitches, playing fields, an aerobics stadium, and a fitness center.
Students admitted to a full-time course can apply for on-campus accommodation. They will also be able to find private housing off campus in nearby areas. Cranfield Campus has 1,466 single rooms, 75 studio apartments for couples, and 97 family homes including two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom houses. All dormitories have Wi-Fi internet connection. All students will benefit from Endsleigh insurance, which covers the risks that may occur while living in student accommodation.
Cranfield University provides many opportunities for students to participate in a various range of societies and clubs, such as the Musicians Society, Astronomical Society, and Basketball Club. The Cranfield Student Association is managed by a team of selected students. It is also supported by a small team of staff. Its purpose is to promote student welfare and to organize cultural, social, and sporting activities.
Cranfield has a wealthy collection of library resources and services to support students’ academic work. This collection has nearly 200 academic and leading commercial databases which provide access to in-depth application topics and current information related to the subject under study. It also has more than 22,000 e-journals, as well as core collections of reports, magazines, books, and a range of current awareness services.
Cranfield provides support, services and systems, whether industry-leading software and high-performance computing capabilities or network access. It offers a high-speed, wireless network to provide students with the opportunity to access a wealth of online services. Cranfield IT services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on and off campus, and gives students access anytime, anywhere.
After Graduation
Students will benefit from Cranfield Career Development Services, which have a variety of aspects and functions, from providing 1: 1 coaching to connecting with employers. Students will have access to some key resources before entering the university to prepare their resume for the recruitment season. Upon arrival they will be able to join workshops to create their own professional profile and start applying for vacancies. During the year, Cranfield organizes events, careers fairs, and client presentations to present job opportunities and networking, where students attend interviews and negotiate proposals.
From 1 July 2021, the British Government has launched a new route for international graduates to increase their employment opportunities in the UK. This route welcomes all international students who have successfully completed their course at Cranfield. This visa allows MSc graduates for two years and doctoral graduates for three years to work or search in any position or job they wish and it can be converted to a skilled work visa after finding a job in