1 year
September 2024
Brayford Pool and Holbeach
The industry-guided MSc in Food Manufacturing Management and Sustainability has been developed in collaboration with food and drink industry practitioners and businesses. The programme offers the opportunity to develop and expand expert knowledge and practical skills in food manufacturing, sustainability and sustainable technologies, and innovation, all of which will underpin management and leadership capability when seeking to advance food and drink sector initiatives.
The course introduces significant and recent food trends across the supply chain, providing both a UK and international focus. The core modules are intended to address developments throughout food manufacturing and highlight how proper management can support manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability. Students have the opportunity to develop an extensive knowledge of food security and processing technologies, and develop a specialism in seafood, meat and dairy, or cereals and fresh produce.
Other exciting and cutting-edge topics that students at Lincoln have the opportunity to study include smart food processing and intralogistics, future food innovation, and leading sustainable businesses in a global context.
Developed in collaboration with industry practitioners
Access to specialist industry-standard facilities
Undertake an independent research project
Hear from expert industry speakers
Develop and expand expert knowledge and practical skills
Gain a specialism in seafood, meat and dairy, or cereals and fresh produce
The programme takes a holistic, wide-ranging approach to food manufacturing and sustainability, acknowledging the need to optimise performance and quality in the food supply chain, to prepare students for opportunities across the internationally broad and fast-moving sector.
Following the taught element of the programme, students will undertake a research project to apply their knowledge in a real-life setting.
The programme is primarily delivered at our Lincoln Brayford Campus with some travel required to the National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) in Holbeach, which is based approximately 50 miles south of Lincoln. Transport is provided between the two campuses for timetabled programme delivery.
Weekly contact hours on this programme vary depending on the structure of individual modules and the stage of study. Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent work, exploring the material covered in practicals, lectures, and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least two to three hours in independent study.
Visits to exhibitions and events, masterclasses delivered by industry professionals, and visits to industry sites are just some examples of opportunities that may be available to students throughout the course.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, contact hours, and our return to face-to-face teaching.
The University's National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) is based in Holbeach, in south Lincolnshire. It provides specialist facilities and industry-standard equipment, including analytical laboratories with a test kitchen and sensory testing suite, a technician training centre, and processing facilities. It supports industry innovation, productivity, and growth within the sector, working closely with industry partners.
A variety of assessment methods are used during this course including essays, in-class tests, case studies, scientific reports, poster and oral presentations, and practicals. These assessments are designed to develop the skills that will be needed for a career in the sector.
This programme is designed to prepare students for a career in one of the world’s largest manufacturing industries. Food manufacturers, producers, and retailers are large employers, as are government departments that develop food policy. Graduates may pursue careers in operations, processing, marketing, distribution, and plant supervision, as well as technical, process, and product development. Some may choose to pursue research and PhD pathways.
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How to Apply
Typically, applicants are required to have, as a minimum, a lower second (2:2) class honours degree or equivalent overseas qualification.
Students' undergraduate backgrounds may be in a wide range of subjects including, but not limited to, food science and technology, biology, agri-food, supply chain management, food operations, and sustainability. If you are unsure if your background is suitable, please get in touch with the Programme Leader.
We will consider applicants from non-related degrees with relevant experience. Vocational and professional qualifications will also be considered. Applicants on this route will benefit from having a minimum of 2 years' food/drink industry experience and having been employed in a managerial or supervisory role in food manufacturing or a related industry.
GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above are required. Equivalents, including Functional Skills Level 2 or IELTS, are accepted.
Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study.
If an applicant holds qualifications in a non-related subject area, then an interview may be conducted to assess their suitability for the course before the offer of a place can be made. It is expected that applicants will demonstrate a keen interest in food manufacturing and sustainability. To make this process accessible to all applicants, interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams in most cases.
You will need to have funding in place for your studies before you arrive at the University. Our fees vary depending on the course, mode of study, and whether you are a UK or international student. You can view the breakdown of fees for this programme below.
The University offers a range of merit-based, subject-specific, and country-focused scholarships for UK and international students. To help support students from outside of the UK, we offer a number of international scholarships which range from £1,000 up to the value of 50 per cent of tuition fees. For full details and information about eligibility, visit our scholarships and bursaries pages.
For more information about this course, please contact the Programme Leader.
Vanessa Sutton
vsutton@lincoln.ac.uk
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