Postgraduate Diploma in Gastronomy
Do you want to develop an understanding of perspectives and concepts related to gastronomy in as little as one year? Study the Postgraduate Diploma in Gastronomy at AUT.
This qualification also provides a pathway to postgraduate study, including the Master of Gastronomy. If you're already in the industry, this postgraduate diploma will enhance your skills and knowledge base at a more advanced level.
This programme is not offered to new students. Consider our Master of Gastronomy instead.
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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
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English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
You need to complete a total of 120 points from the courses below. These courses cover gastronomic concepts, theories and approaches. If you are planning to continue to the Master of Gastronomy, you are required to complete MGMT801 Research Design.
Complete these courses
And choose 90 points from
- GAST805 Food, Culture and Society (15 points)
- GAST808 Global Beverages (15 points)
- GAST809 Gastronomy, Culture and Global Cuisines (15 points)
- GAST810 Food Perspectives: Nutrition, Wellbeing & Gastronomy (15 points)
- GAST811 Nourishing Connections: Workplace Internship Project (30 points)*
- GAST812 Gastronomic Field Trip: Exploring the Food of Aotearoa and the South Pacific (15 points)*
- GAST814 Gastronomic Perceptions: Shaping the Sensory Experience (15 points)
- CLSY810 Qualitative Research Methods (15 points)
Not all courses may be offered each semester.
* Subject to the approval of the programme leader.
The careers listed here are just some of the directions your studies could lead. Career titles can vary, but the skills behind them often connect. Explore our career finder to discover related careers, learn what they involve and view salary information.
- Hospitality
- Tourism
- Media
- Food research
- Writing
- Human geography
- Employment options requiring a background in food sociology/anthropology.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Gastronomy (not offered to new students)
- Master of Gastronomy
$12,526.67 - $13,091.67 (for 120 points)
($11,267 - $11,832 tuition fees + $1,259.67 student services levy)
$41,059.67 (for 120 points)
($39,800 tuition fees + $1,259.67 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.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.
