- Level
- Short Course
- Duration
- 11 weeks
- Subject
- Social Policy
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Develop your understanding and skills of food and public policy on this unique course taught by experts in the field.
Entry requirements
This course is for anyone working in the area of food, or who wants to get into the food sector. You must be keen to learn how food policy works and, if you already work in the sector, how your work fits into the food system as a whole. 2026/7 Term 1 (Provisional dates) 4pm-7pm Sep : 28 September 2026 Oct : 5, 12, 19, and 26 October 2026 Nov : 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 November 2026 Dec : 7 December 2026 Improve your career prospects by gaining a better understanding of the food system and learning new ways of approaching problems in the field of food and public policy. This unique course is also an excellent route into studying for a full Masters in Food Policy. This short course module is designed to be flexible in allowing you to study and reach your goals at your own pace. Our health CPD courses are credit-bearing modules that contribute to a University degree or award. As a health care professional, once you've completed this course you could offset 30 credits as part of a postgraduate programme, continuing your study with further modules to make up a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) 60 credits, Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) 120 credits or Master of Science (MSc) 180 credits qualification (all credits must be awarded within five years of study commencing).
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 7 |
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IELTS 7.0 is required with no subtest below 7.0
Fees
International students: £2,550
UK students: £2,550
UK/Home: £2,550
International: £2,550
Start dates
September 2026
Campus
- Online, United Kingdom
Where you will study
England Lane, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom