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Gastronomy and Food Studies

Course ID: 190729
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
Dublin
2 years
€2,750 Per Year / €5,500 Total Fee
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This is the first Masters programme in Ireland to offer graduates a solid underpinning in the three pillars of Gastronomy & Food Studies: History, Society, and Practice. The food landscape in Ireland and indeed globally is under ever-increasing scrutiny from a wide range of commentators and this programme will satisfy the growing interest in Food Studies. By amalgamating shared learning with focused networking opportunities, the course will develop transferrable, interpersonal communication skills whilst encouraging creative and critical thinkers who will become life-long learners and advocates for Irish food and international food culture. The programme will examine the key forces and policies that influence the modern food system by investigating the impact of history on contemporary foodways.

Course Details

Duration:
2 years
Course Fees:
€2,750 Per Year / €5,500 Total Fee
Contact Email:
Mairtin.macconiomaire@tudublin.ie
Contact Phone:
01 2206027
Location:
Dublin
Awarding Body:
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of an undergraduate (level 8) degree or equivalent at honours classification (2.1 or higher). OR Successful completion of an undergraduate degree (Ordinary or Bachelor) or equivalent (level 7), together with significant industrial or academic experience (Significant industrial experience comprises a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role/ senior position in a related industry). In addition, all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview or in the case of overseas candidates unable to travel, interviews can be conducted via Skype. Applicants are required to produce evidence of the minimum English language proficiency requirement for overseas applicants i.e. a minimum score of 7.0 in IELTS or equivalent.
Career Path:
Graduates of this MA Gastronomy and Food Studies course will be uniquely positioned and equipped to seek employment opportunities in an ever-expanding range of disciplines and to pursue a multitude of career paths. The strength of the graduate will lie in their diversity of knowledge and exposure to a range of subject areas. Successful graduates will be able to contribute to the arenas of Food Policy (government agencies, NGOs, advocacy, non-profit and philanthropic organisations), Art and Media, Food Writing and Communications, Teaching and Academia, Food and Beverage Consultancy, Food Tourism or as Brand Ambassadors. In addition, graduates may move into creative and entrepreneurial leadership roles within the broader culinary and food industries.

Course Provider

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

+353 1 2207166
lifelonglearning@TUDublin.ie
TU Dublin Park House Grangegorman 191 North Circular Road D07 EWV4 Ireland, Dublin City North, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: D07 EWV4

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