Overview
Key facts
Students in the Gastronomy program at Boston University examine the role of food in historical and contemporary societies from a variety of perspectives, gaining a holistic view of the impact of food, food science, and nutrition on world civilization.
The gastronomy program promotes scholarship about food by drawing from the diverse resources and expertise of a variety of Boston University faculty members, academic departments, visiting faculty, and industry professionals. The program offers special emphasis on experiential learning through hands-on culinary arts laboratories and wine studies courses. The interplay of reading, research, and writing about food, as well as exploring food through the senses, offers exceptional range and depth to food studies at Boston University.
Learning Outcomes
- Advanced knowledge of social theory applicable to the study of food.
- An ability to critically analyze current and foundational issues in food studies and food systems.
- Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methodologies for interdisciplinary food studies research.
- Competence in the written and oral presentation of complex ideas and arguments in scholarly and professional contexts.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
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- Creative Multimedia: Tools, Design, and Application
- The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
- Food Marketing
- Special Topics in Gastronomy
- Archaeology of Food in Ancient Times
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Start date fall : October 29,(online), deadline: 1 oct
- Start date summer online: july 2 , deadline: june 1
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Boston, United States
Disciplines
Culinary ArtsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed Application for Graduate Admission
- Three letters of recommendation
- A personal statement
- A current résumé
- Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended
- A nonrefundable application fee of $85
Student insurance
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Tuition Fee
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International
66670 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months. -
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66670 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
66670 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months.
- Courses Numbered 100–599: $550 per credit for 1–12 credits
- Courses Numbered 600–999: $975 per credit for 1–11.5 credits
Living costs for Boston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Scholarships Information
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