What Consumer Studies lets you study
The fields of study this subject opens at universities and colleges.
- Consumer science
- Food science and technology
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Hospitality and culinary
- Fashion, textiles and retail
Do you need maths?
Many consumer studies routes accept Maths Literacy. Food science degrees usually need Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
Careers you can do with Consumer Studies
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ChefCooks and runs a kitchen in a hotel or restaurant.
Consumer scientistStudies products and helps make them better and safer.
Food scientist or technologistMakes food safe, healthy and long-lasting.
Dietician or nutritionistHelps people eat well to stay healthy.
Food quality controllerChecks that food is safe and good quality.
Product developerCreates and improves new food or household products.
Retail buyer or merchandiserChooses and displays products for shops.
Consumer studies teacherTeaches Consumer Studies at school.
Baker or pastry chefBakes bread, cakes and pastries.
Fashion or textile designerDesigns clothes and fabrics.
Event catererPrepares and serves food for functions.
Hospitality managerRuns a hotel, restaurant or catering business.
More jobs Consumer Studies can lead to
Consumer educatorConsumer journalistConsumer advisorClothing or fashion buyerFashion consultantFashion educatorFashion marketing managerMerchandising managerFood and beverage scientistFood quality analystNutritionistRestaurant managerCatering managerInterior decoratorTextile technologistHome economics teacher
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