Laurea in Scienze (con Lode) in Tecnologia Alimentare

The Honours Degree in Food Technology, validated by Ulster University, has been designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to enter a competitive global food processing industry.

Work placement

Students undertaking the four-year course will complete a one-year work-based learning placement in the food industry during year three of the programme. On successful completion of the 48-week placement, a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) will be awarded.

The work placement encourages students to develop practical and managerial skills and gives them the opportunity to demonstrate transferable skills in ICT, problem solving and communication. Students can complete their work placement either locally or abroad.

Additional qualifications

During the course, students may have the opportunity to achieve additional, nationally-recognised qualifications to complement their course, which can give a competitive advantage in employment or career progression.

Progression opportunities and career destinations

Students may have the opportunity to progress onto relevant postgraduate studies.

This course provides students with the competencies to enter into the industry in a range of managerial posts in areas, such as, production, quality, technical, food packaging, and product development in food and drink manufacturing and related sectors.

You’ll go far to find better facilities at which to study for courses in Agriculture, Food, Horticulture or Equine. With continuous investment, we keep our facilities up-to-date to benefit not just our students but also people from industry who continue their professional development through our short courses.

Practice makes perfect

If you’re a hands-on type of person who doesn’t want to be stuck behind a desk all day, then our courses and the careers they lead to are perfect for you. Relevant practical experience, in modern specialist facilities, is a part of all our courses.

Industry links

CAFRE has excellent links with businesses and organisations, many of which employ our graduates. They show their support by providing work placements, guest lecturers and real-life course projects. Companies also donate generous bursaries to help our Higher Education students fund the cost of getting a degree.

Great job prospects

Students study at CAFRE because they are passionate about following a career in their chosen area of study. Our results speak for themselves – over 92% of our graduates gain employment or progress onto further education within six months of completing their course.

Focused Campuses

You are treated as an individual at CAFRE as staff get to know the 1,700 students on our three campuses. Staff are friendly and approachable and ensure that you are supported both personally and academically to achieve your potential.

Financial support

With competitive Higher Education fees and accommodation costs, you’ll find that studying with CAFRE is not as expensive as you thought. Our full-time Further Education courses are funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and most students are eligible for that funding. Companies and organisations throughout Ireland support students through the donation of bursaries.

University life

If you’re studying on our Foundation or Honours Degrees validated by Ulster University, you can become an ‘Associate Student’. You’ll get a Student Card, access to Ulster University’s libraries and Sports Centre membership to name a few of the perks. Students studying on the Honours Degree in Agricultural Technology are Queen’s University students and can gain access to the University’s resources.

Experienced staff

CAFRE is an ‘Access Partner’ of the Higher Education Authority which allows the college to utilise their resources to enhance, inform and improve teaching by providing additional staff development opportunities.

Still not finished?

On completion of a degree you can apply for the Master’s course in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise. This is a Queen’s University Belfast postgraduate degree delivered at Loughry Campus, Cookstown.