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PostgraduateMSc

Food Quality, Safety and Innovation

Abertay University
Dundee, Scotland
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1.5Duration
£18,950Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MSc Food Quality, Safety and Innovation at Abertay University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Dundee, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 18-month full-time and part-time structure. A key component to food safety is environmental sustainability, the importance of which is increasing exponentially. This Master’s maintains this thread throughout your studies – making it the only programme of its type to do this. The programme will provide an understanding of the practical application of environmental management, and its role in the strategic development and operation of organisations and activities. International tuition fees are £18,950 per year, home/UK fees are £7,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and 100% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Food Safety Management Systems
Environmental Sustainability in Food Production
Quality Assurance and Control Techniques
Food Innovation and Product Development
Environmental Impact Assessment and Pollution Prevention
Food Law
Policy and Regulatory Compliance
Research Methods and Industry Placement
Strategic Food Systems and Circular Economy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🇬🇧 UK Qualifications

PG Requirement
2:2

🌍 Requirements by Country

Country-specific entry requirements are not yet available. Please check the university website for your country's requirements.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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InternationalUK/Home

International Student Fee

£18,950

per year

Total Course Cost (18 months)£37,900

Home Student Fee

£7,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding Please note: this course will run over 16 months full-time and 28 months part-time if you begin your studies in January. The tuition fees you’ll pay and the funding available depend on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you’re studying. If you’re studying a postgraduate taught (PGT) degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following: Scotland England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland International Fe

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 This Course at Abertay University

Time After GraduationLower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
15 months£23,500£27,000£30,000
3 years£18,500£22,500£27,000
5 years£22,500£26,500£33,500

UK Average for Subject

Time After GraduationLower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
3 years£24,000£30,500£45,000
5 years£24,000£30,500£45,000

Benchmark values use UK subject-average graduate salary data where available.

Course vs UK Subject Benchmark

3 years26% below averageCourse £22,500 / UK £30,500
5 years13% below averageCourse £26,500 / UK £30,500

Provider salary trend: up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

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Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

95%Working
5%Studying
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Abertay University

Abertay University

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