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.

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Start date: 2021

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

English language requirements

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

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
Quick facts
Programme code:
AK2017
Level:
8
Points:
60
Duration:
0.5 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
1 Mar 2021
12 Jul 2021
Fees:
Domestic
$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
International
$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.

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