Overview

This Food Studies programme from The University of Exeter provides interdisciplinary perspectives drawing from fields such as archaeology, classics, history, anthropology, sociology, geography, political economy, business and the life sciences.

Career opportunities:

Depending upon your interests and career objectives, you may go on to conduct doctoral research, or you may find employment in:

food industry or small and medium-sized food businesses and social enterprises;

government departments and agencies engaging with agriculture, fisheries, food manufacture, food safety, public health, or culture and heritage;

food-focused print, broadcast and new media;

or third-sector organisations focused on issues such as environmental sustainability, trade policy, food safety, public health, food poverty, or social isolation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food and Agriculture in Historical Perspective

Food Systems, Alternative Food Networks, and Ethical Consumption

Dissertation in Food Studies

Directed Practical Study: Agriculture and Food

Permaculture and Gardening with Nature

Theory and Methods of Food Preservation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Food Science View 87 other Masters in Food Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

It will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above (or equivalent). We welcome students from any academic background.
Applications from candidates with relevant professional experience and evidence of good research and writing skills will also be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25550 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12650 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK fees per year:

£6,325 part-time

International fees per year:

£12,775 part-time

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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