Overview

The Culinary Innovation and Food Product Development from Technological University Dublin will enhance the learner’s ability to think critically, manage group dynamics, plan strategically and approach problem solving through the lens of both innovation and integrity in order to develop safe, healthy and innovative food products.

The unique learning environment provides participants with the ability to successfully move ideas and innovative concepts into commercial practice. In doing so, it addresses Ireland's need to maintain competitiveness within the food industry by cultivating cross-functional, innovative graduates.

What are my career opportunities?

This master’s course is designed to equip students for a career in food product development in general, and in culinary innovation in particular. The course provides participants with the skills and orientation towards product innovation, either in an existing business or as a start-up. Graduates of the course will have enhanced career prospects for a wide range of opportunities in the Irish and International food and culinary industries including food manufacturing, service and retail.

Culinary Innovation and Food Product Development graduates are in demand across a range of sectors including roles as:

NPD Chef/Development Chef
Formulation Development Specialist
Culinary Arts Lecturer
Innovation Technologist
Product Development Manager
Food Safety Consultant
Business Development Managers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culinary Ingredients & Food Product Development Concepts

New Food Business Creation

Post-Graduate Research Methodology

Technology & Innovation Management

Life Cycle and Therapeutic Nutrition

Marketing Communications and Consumer Behaviour

Gastronomy and Culture

Food Law & Regulatory Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Science Culinary Arts Food Technology View 25 other Masters in Food Technology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum second-class honours bachelor degree (2.2 or higher) in the area of culinary arts or other food related discipline at NFQ Level 8. Applicants who have an honours primary degree in a non-food discipline will be considered if their prior experience provides an adequate background to prepare them for the course. Applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis to assess their suitability and motivation for the course.
If you do not yet have your final degree results this will not hinder your application as we are happy to issue conditional offer letters in such circumstances.

Tuition Fee

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International

14500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14500 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
EU/EEA

8080 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8080 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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