Overview

Sustainable Food Systems at University College Cork aims to equip employees and graduates in the food sector, especially those in roles in food processing, packaging, quality assurance, or product innovation, with a comprehensive understanding of the food value chain while analysing the roles of key stakeholders in driving the transition toward more sustainable food systems.

Key facts:

This programme is designed to provide specialised knowledge in sustainability within the food sector. The programme is tailored for professionals in food, agrifood, and related industries, whether in food processing, packaging, quality assurance, product innovation, or other technical roles.

Understanding the challenges of balancing work and study, the programme offers a flexible blended learning approach. This enables participants to engage with practical, industry-focused content while continuing to meet their professional commitments.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Food Processing

The Impact of Sustainability on Food Consumer Behaviour

Sustainable Food Packaging and Preservation

Sustainability in nutrition and food environments

Sustainable Food Systems in Research and Innovation

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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Language

English

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Food Science View 18 other Masters in Food Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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63

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140

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A Second-Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in one of the following: food science, nutritional sciences, agricultural sciences, microbiology, biochemistry, food safety, food quality, new product development, engineering or a related biological sciences.
Experience of working in the food or beverage sector in a technical capacity. Graduates of UCC’s Diploma in Food Science and Technology (NFQ Level 7) with a minimum Second-Class Honours Grade 1 and a minimum of two years' experience working in a technical capacity within the food and beverage sector are also eligible for admission.

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Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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Funding

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