Study Food Business and Marketing with Foundation at University of Reading in the UK, School of Agriculture, Policy and Development

Food Business and Marketing with Foundation

UK

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What will I learn?

If you want a commercial career in one of the most fundamental, dynamic and innovative sectors of the global economy, our BSc Food Business and Marketing with Foundation Year course is the degree for you.The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You’ll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research.Your subject-specific studies will focus on basic principles in:- mathematics- business management- economics- psychology.After successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll progress onto our three-year BSc Food Business and Marketing degree.This course will prepare you for the food industry of the future by providing training in business, management and marketing.Throughout your degree, you will:- explore the key challenges facing UK, European and global food businesses, including food processors, retailers, food services, and start-ups- gain an understanding of current issues in the food sector, such as rising costs, sustainability, and consumer health and wellbeing- develop valuable digital marketing skills. This course is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) as an Accredited Degree, enabling graduates to receive exemptions from all but one module of the Certificate in Professional Marketing or Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing qualification, or exemptions from all but two CIM modules for the Diploma in Professional Marketing qualification or Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/foundation-programmes-ug/bsc-food-marketing-and-business-economics-with-foundation

Which department am I in?

School of Agriculture, Policy and Development

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,000.00 (US$ 29,703) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Main Site

Whiteknights,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6UR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,850.00 (US$ 30,801) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Whiteknights,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6UR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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