Master of Gastronomy

• 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

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.

• GAST805 Signs, Symbols and Ritual: Unveiling the Language of Culinary Expression (15 points)
• GAST807 Politics, Power and Food (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 Exploring the food of Aotearoa and the South Pacific* (15 points)
• Or up to 30 points from approved courses from another programme

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.

• CLSY810 Qualitative Research Methods (15 points)
• GAST801 Principles of Gastronomy (30 points)

• GAST997 Dissertation (60 points)

• HOSP996 Applied Project in Hospitality (45 points), and
• TOUR810 Directed Reading (15 points)

The outcomes for graduates of the Master of Gastronomy are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile