Postgraduate Diploma in Gastronomy
Food & Beverage
A course by
AUT
Deepen your understanding of gastronomy by critically examining food in relation to politics, culture, history, and ethics. Suitable for industry professionals or those seeking advanced study, and provides a pathway to master's level learning.
NZ$12,384
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced knowledge of gastronomic concepts
Gain an in-depth understanding of perspectives and concepts in gastronomy, including the relationships between food, culture, politics, and society.
Apply theoretical and practical skills
Critically assess gastronomic issues using advanced research and practical methods in food, beverage, and associated fields.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Gastronomy at AUT provides an in-depth, critical exploration of food and gastronomy from cultural, social, historical, and ethical perspectives. Designed to enhance advanced knowledge for those already in the hospitality or food industries or for students seeking to specialise in gastronomic studies, the programme covers fundamental and applied concepts in food culture, beverage, nutrition, and the anthropology of food. It also serves as a stepping stone for further postgraduate qualifications such as the Master of Gastronomy.
Course Content
- Politics, Power and Food
- Principles of Gastronomy
- Food, Culture and Society
- Global Beverages
- Gastronomy, Culture and Global Cuisines
- Food Perspectives: Nutrition, Wellbeing & Gastronomy
- Nourishing Connections: Workplace Internship Project
- Gastronomic Field Trip: Exploring the Food of Aotearoa and the South Pacific
- Gastronomic Perceptions: Shaping the Sensory Experience
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Up to 30 points from approved courses from another programme
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's degree; or relevant professional qualification or experience approved as equivalent by the dean (or representative)
Build towards these roles
Hospitality rolesTourism industry positionsMedia and food writingFood research rolesEmployment requiring a background in food sociology or anthropology
Build skills in these industries
HospitalityTourismFood Research
