Overview

The Chatham University's MA in Food Studies requires 39 credits to complete and can be completed in 2 years of full-time study. A part-time enrollment option is also available.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Systems

Food Access

Food, Culture History

Basic Agroecology

Research Methods

Applied Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with less than a 3.0 who show extreme promise through other achievements may be granted conditional admission.

Completed Application Form

Curriculum vitae or resume

Admissions Essay

Two letters of recommendation, preferably from an academic source

Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, sent directly by the institutions

Additional writing sample (optional, but encouraged)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12187 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12187 USD / year

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In-State

12187 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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