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.

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Start date: 2022

Minimum entry requirements

  • Must have completed a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a B grade average or higher in courses 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

English language requirements

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

Not all courses may be offered each year.

And complete the following course

And complete a dissertation

More details about courses in this programme

Detailed programme structure and course outlines (Blackboard)

Skills you will develop

The outcomes for graduates of the Master of Gastronomy are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile

  • 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
Quick facts
Programme code:
AK2015
Level:
9
Points:
180
Duration:
1.5 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
28 Feb 2022
18 Jul 2022
Fees:
Domestic
$8,957 - $9,404
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points of this 180-point programme in 2022. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2022, 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
International
$34,400
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points of this 180-point programme in 2022. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2022, 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
  • 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.

Scholarships at AUT

Lavanya Basnet
Crystal Chen
Elizabeth Na’asipa Toloke
Lavanya Basnet
Great graduatesLavanya BasnetMaster of GastronomyWorking as a chef helped her realise the importance of food beyond nourishment, says Lavanya Basnet who came to AUT from India to study a Master of Gastronomy.Working as a chef helped her realise the importance of food beyond nourishment, says Lavanya Basnet who came to AUT as an international student from India to study a Master of Gastronomy. One highlight of Lavanya’s studies was the research dissertation that is at the heart of the Master of Gastronomy.
Crystal Chen
Great graduatesCrystal ChenMaster of GastronomyShe has been interested in food and cooking since she was a child, says Crystal Chen who came to AUT from China to study a Master of Gastronomy.She has been interested in food and cooking since she was a child, says Crystal Chen who came to AUT as an international student from China to study a Master of Gastronomy. Having come to AUT after a successful career in international business, Crystal has a clear idea how she see her next step: being involved in a job related to the global food trade or food marketing.
Elizabeth Na’asipa Toloke
Great graduatesElizabeth Na’asipa TolokeMaster of Gastronomy
Bachelor of ArtsThe biggest misunderstanding about food is that food is only there to eat, says Elizabeth Na’asipa Toloke who came to AUT to study culinary arts & gastronomy.The biggest misunderstanding about food is that food is only there to eat, says Elizabeth Na’asipa Toloke who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts, followed by a Master of Gastronomy. She has been impressed by the support she received throughout her studies, says Elizabeth who is expecting to graduate with her master’s degree later this year.
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