Postgraduate Certificate in Gastronomy
With a Postgraduate Certificate in Gastronomy you'll be able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of perspectives and constructs related to gastronomy.
This qualification also provides a pathway to further study, including the Postgraduate Diploma in Gastronomy. If you're already in the industry, this postgraduate certificate will enhance your skills and knowledge base at a more advanced level.
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 one of the following or equivalent:
- Bachelor's degree
- Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
You need to complete a total of 60 points from the papers below. These papers cover gastronomic concepts, theories and approaches.
Complete 60 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)
More details about papers in this programme
Detailed programme structure and paper outlines (Blackboard)
- Hospitality
- Tourism
- Media
- Food research
- Writing
- Human geography
- Employment options requiring a background in food sociology/anthropology
24 Feb 2020
13 Jul 2020
22 Feb 2021
12 Jul 2021
$4,355 - $4,574
- This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 60 points in 2020. The exact fees 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
$16,539
- This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 60 points in 2020. The exact fees 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.