01 October 2009

This is a busy time of year for Sixth Form students as they complete their UCAS application forms and consider the next step in their chosen career.

Loughry Campus in Cookstown is throwing open its doors, on Tuesday 6 October at 7.00pm for anyone thinking of a career in the food industry. Whether you are finishing your studies in 2010 or planning ahead for the next year this is an excellent opportunity to see what the food industry and Loughry have on offer.

There has never been as much interest in food as now and the Northern Ireland food industry is a vibrant, progressive sector seeking creative, motivated and talented graduates who can deliver success. Our courses are hands-on with a blend of seminars, lectures, practicals, factory visits and assignments. This means that Loughry graduates can hit the ground running and because of this, they are very much in demand. Our results speak for themselves, with 100 percent of degree students gaining employment or progressing onto further education within six months of graduating. Take a look at what Loughry can offer – challenging careers with starting salaries up to £22,000 - certainly food for thought!

We offer courses in Food Design and Nutrition, Food Technology and Food Management and Marketing, which equip you with the qualifications and the necessary skills to land that vital job. Our Honours Degrees and Foundation Degrees which are validated by the University of Ulster can be studied on a full or part-time basis, so there is something to suit everyone.

The Sixth Form Open Evening provides the perfect opportunity for students to find out more about entry requirements, career opportunities, accommodation and funding for your studies, which includes no top-up fees for degree students.

If you are interested in a career within a fast moving industry and would like further information on any of our courses please contact us at 0800 0284291.

Michael McConville, Ballygawley, Alice Cunningham, Cookstown, David Hughes, Ballymoney, Donna Warrington, Fivemiletown and Emer Devlin, Dungannon, took up the option to study on the BSc Honours Degrees programmes at Loughry Campus.