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.
Eduniversal Group has ranked our Master of Gastronomy as the 16th best master's degree in the world for food and beverage management.
Start date: 2020
- Download Culture and Society programme brochure [PDF, 6.4 MB]
Start date: 2021
- Download our programme brochure [PDF, 5.2 MB]
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
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
Advance your knowledge in the principles and history of gastronomy. You create new knowledge and critically evaluate information, while 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.
Choose 105 points from
- GAST801 Principles of Gastronomy (30 points)
- GAST803 Semiotics of Gastronomy (15 points)
- GAST805 Food, Culture and Society (15 points)
- GAST806 Global Foods and Beverages (30 points)
- GAST807 Politics, Power and Food (15 points)
- Or up to 30 points from approved papers from another programme
Not all papers may be offered each year.
And complete the following paper
And complete a dissertation
More details about papers in this programme
Detailed programme structure and paper outlines (Blackboard)
Skills you will develop
The outcomes for graduates of the Master of Gastronomy are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
- Journalism/food writing
- Food historian
- Food-related consultancy
- Education, teacher, lecturer
- Product research and development
- Marketing, communication
- Government and non government agencies – policy, development, health
- Production management – food service
- Food activism, ethics and sustainability
13 Jul 2020
22 Feb 2021
12 Jul 2021
$8,711 - $9,146
- This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points of this 180-point programme in 2020. The exact tuition fee will depend on papers selected and may exceed this range.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2020, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
$33,079
- This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points of this 180-point programme in 2020. The exact tuition fee will depend on papers selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2020, the tuition fee may vary from the figure stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.