Course description
Explore consumer demand, food security, provenance, ethical trade and how the fresh produce sector is adapting to meet demand. Study Sustainable Food Production (Fresh Produce) at ARU Writtle.
If you’re concerned about the environment and food security – and want to be help businesses to operate sustainably – our course is for you.
The world’s population is predicted to rise to 9 billion by 2050, with around two-thirds of people living in urban areas. This presents challenges in terms of production systems, food quality, and reduction of food waste.
As a student at ARU Writtle you’ll look at the nutritional benefits of fruit and vegetables, the ethical and business environments around fresh produce, and sustainable ways to meet demand for food.
You’ll gain hands-on experience of the industry, with opportunities to work or liaise with academics and peers in the Netherlands, Finland and South East Asia, visit commercial enterprises in the UK and Europe, and develop your own professional network. All our students take part in a series of commissioned projects, and hear from guest speakers. In Year 3, there’s also the option to join a short study tour.
As a graduate, you’ll be ready to use your skills in UK-based enterprises or those that operate on an international scale.
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Training Course Content
Year One
Core modules
- Graduate, Professional Skills (15 credits)
- Principles of Sustainable Development (15 credits)
- Integrated Production Systems (15 credits)
- Biological Processes (15 credits)
- Climate Soils and Land Use (15 credits)
- Global and Local Food Systems (15 credits)
- Agribusiness Management for a Circular Economy (15 credits)
Year Two
Core modules
- Political and Economic Contexts (15 credits)
- Academic and Professional Development (30 credits)
- Environmental Management (15 credits)
- Fresh Produce Production (15 credits)
- Plant Physiology (15 credits)
Optional modules
- International Value Chain A (30 credits)
- International Value Chain B (30 credits)
Year Three
Core modules
- Dissertation (30 credits)
- Natural Resource Management (15 credits)
- Crop Management and Technologies (15 credits)
- Global Trends in Production (15 credits)
- International Trade and Markets (15 credits)
- Sustainable Business Solutions (30 credits)
Course delivery details
- BSc (Hons) | 3 Years or 4 Years with a Foundation Year
- CertHE | 1 Year
- DipHE | 2 Years
Modules are subject to change and availability.
In Year 2 you'll study a number of core modules, and select one optional module worth 30 credits.
Assessment
We'll assess your progress in a number of ways including essays and technical reports, examinations – both multiple choice and essay questions, presentations – both individually and in small groups, practical assessments, peer review, debates, and your dissertation.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
- UK student fees - £9250 per year
- International student fees – £15,900 per year
Continuing Studies
Careers
The food and beverage industry is currently the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, contributing an estimated £28 billion to the economy every year. It employs around 400,000 people in 6,800 businesses.
Innovation – to meet changing consumer needs and behaviour alongside environmental and ethical concerns – are essential to deliver growth in trade.
As a BSc (Hons) Sustainable Food Production (Fresh Produce) graduate, you'll be ready to enter management trainee roles, bringing an essential understanding of global value chains.
Job opportunities include:
- support to technical managers
- junior buyer roles
- food quality and planning
- fresh produce traders
- business start-up.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MBA Agribusiness.
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