Postgraduate Certificate in Gastronomy

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Gastronomy from AUT equips students with a comprehensive understanding of gastronomy, its concepts, theories, and approaches. It provides a foundation for further study or enhances the skills of professionals in the industry. The program covers topics such as gastronomic concepts, semiotics, food and culture, and global cuisines. Graduates may pursue careers in hospitality, tourism, media, food research, and other fields requiring a background in food sociology or anthropology.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Postgraduate Certificate in Gastronomy from AUT provides students with the knowledge and understanding of perspectives and constructs related to gastronomy. It serves as a pathway to further studies, including the Postgraduate Diploma in Gastronomy. For professionals already in the industry, the certificate enhances their skills and knowledge base at an advanced level.

Objectives:

• To develop a comprehensive understanding of gastronomy, including its concepts, theories, and approaches.
• To provide a foundation for further study in gastronomy or related fields.
• To enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals in the gastronomy industry.

Description:

The Postgraduate Certificate in Gastronomy is a 60-point qualification that can be completed full-time or part-time. The program covers a range of topics related to gastronomy, including:

• Gastronomic concepts and theories
• The semiotics of gastronomy
• Food, culture, and society
• Politics, power, and food
• Global beverages
• Gastronomy, culture, and global cuisines
• Food perspectives: nutrition, well-being, and gastronomy

Outline:

The program consists of the following courses:

• GAST801 Principles of Gastronomy (30 points)
• GAST803 Semiotics of Gastronomy (15 points)
• GAST805 Food, Culture and Society (15 points)
• GAST807 Politics, Power and Food (15 points)
• GAST808 Global Beverages (15 points)
• GAST809 Gastronomy, Culture and Global Cuisines (15 points)

Careers:

Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Gastronomy may pursue careers in:

• Hospitality
• Tourism
• Media
• Food research
• Writing
• Human geography
• Employment options requiring a background in food sociology/anthropology

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic $5,303 - $5,540 (for 60 points) ($4,730 - $4,967 tuition fees + $573 student services levy) International $18,773 (for 60 points) ($18,200 tuition fees + $573 student services levy)