Master of Gastronomy
Explore the art of fine food with AUT's Master of Gastronomy. You study food and gastronomy, food history, food culture, food politics, ethics and sustainability, and food activism related to gastronomy.
Explore the meaning and significance of food in society with this multifaceted postgraduate programme. Strongly influenced by New Zealand and the Pacific, this master’s degree has been developed so that those with a strong interest in these areas can pursue their passion and research interests.
Start date: 2018
- Download Culture and Society programme brochure [PDF, 4.4 MB]
Start date: 2019
This programme brochure will be available soon.
Minimum entry requirements
- Must have completed a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a B grade average or higher in papers at level 7 or equivalent
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
You will advance your knowledge in the principles and history of gastronomy. You will be able to create new knowledge and critically evaluate information, whilst learning to communicate it effectively. Exposure to new media and technology will impact the way you develop your ideas and deliver your assignments.
A team of experienced and passionate lecturers with extensive academic and industry experience will guide you through a multidimensional food journey.
Papers you can study
- GAST801 Principles of Gastronomy
- GAST802 Global Food and Cultural Festivities
- GAST803 Semiotics of Gastronomy
- GAST804 Critical Gastronomy
- MGMT801 Research Design
Dissertation and applied project
You complete the master’s degree with papers and a:
- 60-point dissertation OR
- 60-point applied project
Skills you will develop
The outcomes for graduates of the Master of Gastronomy are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
- Food tourism
- Media
- Food research
- Writing and food journalism
- Food policy advisors
- Food activists
- Food educators and food innovators
- Community food planners
- Farmers market coordinators
- Specialist food retailers
- Careers requiring a background in food sociology/anthropology
16 Jul 2018
25 Feb 2019
15 Jul 2019
- The tuition fee for a year of full-time study varies depending on your course of study and the combination of papers you study within your qualification. Estimates given are based on paper selection of previous student enrolments within each qualification. Your exact fees will be calculated at the time of invoicing.
- The tuition fee for a year of full-time study varies depending on your course of study and the combination of papers you study within your qualification. Estimates given are based on paper selection of previous student enrolments within each qualification. Your exact fees will be calculated at the time of invoicing.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.