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Extended Master of Science in Food Business Management, October Entry

University of West London ยท London
London, England, United Kingdom โ˜… 4.6 #1290 world
โœ“ PGWP eligible โœ“ Fee waiver โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
Master Degree
Duration
19 month master degree
Open intakes
Off-shoreFeb 2027, Oct 2027
Field
Law Enforcement and Homeland Security
Institution
Public University
Offer speed
Superfast Offer Speed2โ€“3 days
Next deadline
2026-10-01

Program overview

A nineteen month master degree in the food industry entered in October, covering food supply chains, product development, safety regulation and retail management.

Nineteen months gives time to secure the industry placement or part time work that food employers look for, since this sector hires heavily on practical familiarity.

Extended Master of Science in Food Business Management, October Entry is taught at the University of West London, a UK university with degree awarding powers. Because the October food business master is a degree, it supports an application under the UK Graduate Route, which gives two years of unsponsored work in Britain after the October food business master ends, or three years for a doctorate. To claim it after the October food business master you must be inside the UK on a valid student visa when you apply. One limit applies to the October food business master as to every taught course in Britain: the rules introduced in January 2024 stop taught students bringing a spouse or children as dependants, so the October food business master cannot support a family move.

Admission to Extended Master of Science in Food Business Management, October Entry requires a bachelor degree at 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for the October food business master is recorded at GBP 19,000 a year. UWL charges no application fee, so applying for the October food business master costs you nothing, and no scholarship is recorded against it. the October food business master lists four entry windows a cycle. Apply Study Visa manages the the October food business master application, the deposit, the offer, the CAS and the UK student visa as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeยฃ19,000โ‚น19,95,000
Living cost (est.)ยฃ18,000
Total / yearยฃ37,000โ‚น38,85,000/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
4-Year Bachelor Degree
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 5 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 12
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: A completed bachelor degree from a recognised university, at the percentage stated.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 86 with reading 18, writing 17, speaking 20 and listening 17; PTE Academic 58 with no component below 51; or the Duolingo English Test at 120.
  • Application and deposit: UWL charges NO application fee, so applying costs you nothing. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this course. Budget the full tuition.
  • Graduate Route: the October food business master is a degree, so it supports a UK Graduate Route application giving two years of unsponsored work after you finish. You must apply from inside the UK on a valid student visa. Students on taught courses cannot bring a spouse or children as dependants under the January 2024 rules.
  • Student visa: Apply Study Visa prepares the CAS request, the financial evidence and the UK student visa submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 5.5L 5.5W 5.5S 5.5
PTE
58 overall
R 51L 51W 51S 51
TOEFL
86 iBT
R 18L 17W 17S 20
Duolingo
120 overall
R 120L 120W 120S 120

Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Updated CV / resume
  • Financial proof โ€” bank statement / loan sanction
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Food Business Manager: producers and retailers
  • Category Manager: after experience
  • Supply Chain Officer: distribution networks
  • Technical Manager: quality functions
  • New Product Development Officer: food manufacturers
  • Operations Manager: progression with experience

Reality check: food safety regulation in Britain is detailed and enforced, so genuine familiarity with it distinguishes you from candidates who studied the subject abroad.

About University of West London

Type
University
Ownership
Public
Rating
โ˜… 4.6
World rank
#1290
Established
1860
Reference No.
10006566

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