Master in 2027

For Master in 2027, tuition is 25,798 USD per year, while the deadline to apply for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026.

Graduates from this programme are uniquely positioned to shape the future of the food industry, stepping into roles such as food technologists, product development scientists, nutrition advisors, and quality assurance managers. By bridging the gap between scientific rigour and commercial viability, you will be prepared to influence how food is created, marketed, and consumed on a global scale.

Industry-Connected Expertise

This course is built for those who want to move beyond theory and engage directly with the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. You will gain hands-on experience in Sheffield Business School's state-of-the-art sensory suites and development kitchens, working on live briefs from industry leaders like Tesco, Asda, and Innocent. The curriculum is specifically designed to help you balance the complex interplay between nutritional quality, environmental sustainability, shelf life, and sensory appeal.

As an accredited programme by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), it ensures that your education meets the highest professional standards. You will benefit from a 5-star QS-rated teaching environment, where academic research is directly applied to real-world challenges—ranging from sugar reduction in confectionery to pioneering sustainable packaging solutions.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.