Postgraduate Diploma in Gastronomy
Food & Beverage
A course by
AUT
Develop advanced knowledge of gastronomy, food culture, and hospitality with AUT's Postgraduate Diploma in Gastronomy.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced understanding of gastronomy
Gain knowledge of perspectives and concepts in gastronomy, including critical engagement with food and its cultural, historical, and ethical contexts.
Critically analyse food systems
Learn to examine food in terms of its relationship to politics, power, society, and culture.
Apply research to gastronomy
Develop skills in research design and analysis relevant to gastronomic studies.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Gastronomy at AUT enables students to gain an advanced understanding of perspectives and concepts related to gastronomy in one year, covering gastronomic concepts, theories, and approaches. The programme provides a pathway to further postgraduate study, including the Master of Gastronomy, and is designed to enhance skills and knowledge for those already in the food, hospitality, or tourism industries. Students critically examine food in relation to politics, culture, history, and ethics.
Course Content
- Principles of Gastronomy
- Semiotics of Gastronomy
- Food, Culture and Society
- Politics, Power and Food
- Global Beverages
- Gastronomy, Culture and Global Cuisines
- Food Perspectives: Nutrition, Wellbeing & Gastronomy
- Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
- Option to take up to 30 points from approved courses from another programme
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; or relevant professional qualification/experience approved by the dean.
English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher, or equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food and Beverage
Tourism
Media
Food Research
Future employment opportunities might be
Roles in hospitality
Tourism sector