Overview

Sustainable Food- Technology and Innovation is offered by Dundalk Institute of Technology. All lectures to be online to facilitate students who are in employment (3 days face-to-face for lab demonstrations and site visits)

Key Facts

Opportunity to obtain a postgraduate qualification within one year with funding support. DkIT are excited to offer two new courses in the area of Sustainable Food - Technology and Innovation at DkIT. This MSc programme in Sustainable Food - Technology and Innovation will be delivered by blended mode in one year (full-time) or two years (part-time). The second new course is a Springboard HCI funded Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Food - Technology and Innovation, which will also be delivered by blended mode in one year (full-time) or two years (part-time). Students of both courses will develop highly sought-after skills in sustainable food production innovations, quality management and lean manufacturing. Students on the MSc programme will have the opportunity to carry out a research project in the area of innovations and technologies in the agri-food sector. Students undertaking the MSc and postgraduate diploma in Sustainable Food - Technology and Innovation will undertake all 6 interactive modules in food production and innovation, operations management, data analytics, food safety and quality management and lean manufacturing. Students on the MSc programme will also undertake the Sustainable Food Technology and Innovation Project module.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Production and Innovation
Operations Management
Data Analytics & Ethical Considerations in the Food Sector
Food Safety and Quality Management
Food Analysis and Instrumentation
Lean Manufacturing
Sustainable Food Technology Innovation Project

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

OTE

140

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Dundalk, Ireland

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Food Technology View 7 other Masters in Food Technology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

OTE

140

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form

Academic transcripts

IELTS (or equivalent) transcripts

Passport copy

Applicants must have a minimum of a second-class honours degree (Grade 2) in Agriculture, Food Science, Science, Business, Engineering or related disciplines. This course is aimed at those who are either working in the food industry and would like to reskill to gain an additional qualification or for those who do not have a specific background in food and would like to upskill in this area.
International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Candidates may be interviewed.

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Tuition Fee

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EU/EEA

5500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5500 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Dundalk

650 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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