Master of Gastronomy

Experience first-hand the power and influence of food with AUT’s Master of Gastronomy, an exciting 1½-year programme offered at the AUT City Campus.

Food is more than nutrition. Food tells a story of time, place, culture, identity, and geo-politics. Food, its rituals and meanings help us to make sense of the world around us. Join us in the Master of Gastronomy as we discuss, debate and examine some of the most critical issues facing the future of our world.

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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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 75 points from

Not all courses may be offered each semester or year.

*Starts 2025. Course places are limited. Entry is by application and approval of the programme leader.

And complete the following course

And choose one of the following

or complete a project

Skills you will develop in the Master of Gastronomy

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:
15 Jul 2024
3 Mar 2025
21 Jul 2025

Key semester dates
Fees
Domestic
$10,606 - $11,080 (for 120 points)
($9,460 - $9,934 tuition fees + $1146 student services levy)
International
$37,646 (for 120 points)
($36,500 tuition fees + $1146 student services levy)
  • Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
  • 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.

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