Introduction:
This course will develop your practical skills and techniques in artisan food production, alongside teaching you how to establish sustainable and ethical food practices to improve current food production processes. You will also explore the cultural importance of traditional artisan foods, both within the UK and further afield.
The course is delivered by professional artisan food specialists at The School of Artisan Food – based on the Welbeck Estate, in Nottinghamshire – alongside food technology specialists at Nottingham Trent University, on the Brackenhurst Campus.
Which course is right for you?
We offer two artisan food production degrees, each with a different focus:
- BSc (Hons) Artisan Food Production (this course) - explores the context of artisan food within the wider food industry, with some hands-on practical modules, you will also explore the ethical and sustainability issues in food production.
- FdSc Artisan Food Production - is more vocational, with greater emphasis on practical and applied skills, ideal for those who want to set-up an artisan food business.
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Teaching will be split between The School of Artisan Food, based in north Nottinghamshire on the Welbeck Estate, and NTU's Brackenhurst Campus. You will benefit from a free shuttle bus between sites.
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You will have access to newly refurbished, purpose-built training rooms and a demonstration theatre at The School of Artisan Food. Meanwhile, you'll also have access to all the facilities at NTU including our food processing laboratory, general laboratories and library.
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The School of Artisan Food has an outstanding reputation for the quality of training it provides, and you'll benefit from staff who are some of the most skilled and experienced artisan producers and practitioners in the UK, Europe and beyond.
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We're ranked first in the UK for teaching quality in Food Science courses (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
