Overview

Explore the Master of Arts in Food Studies Degree:

Students at Chatham University study agricultural and culinary history and examine food production and consumption through sociological, cultural, political, ecological, economic, and geographic lenses. At the heart of the curriculum model are common preparatory, experiential, and core courses, which allow students to develop a shared knowledge base and community-based networks.

Food Studies is the interdisciplinary domain that includes agricultural and culinary history as well as sociological, cultural, political, economic, and geographic examinations of food production and consumption. At the heart of the curriculum model are a number of common preparatory, experiential, and core courses, which allow students to develop a shared knowledge base and community-based networks. The common preparatory courses provide all students with disciplinary training in both natural and social sciences, linking real world problems with ethics, theory, history, communication, research skills, and experiential learning. Internships and directed study in community settings are encouraged.

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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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, which includes submission of the following documents:
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 Fee

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International

22980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45961 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

22980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45961 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
In-State

22980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45961 USD for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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