Program Overview

There has never been a more important time to consider how food production and consumption affects our world. The agri-food industry needs smart, innovative people and approaches to help balance overcoming challenges like climate change, food security and diet-related diseases with producing food people still want to eat. Our Gastronomy and Food Sustainability postgraduate course will help you develop both the general and specific knowledge to meet the needs of the future industry.

Expanding from a point of gastronomy, this course offers a unique perspective acknowledging food as a culturally-embedded source of pleasure and enrichment, rather than just nutrition or commodity. You will learn about the impacts of food production and consumption on the societal, environmental and economic stability and development of domestic and wider markets, while the philosophy, science and business of food is represented to reflect the considerations for nourishment, pleasure and sustainability.

Alongside gaining knowledge on everything from food waste and culture to marketing and gastro-science, our Gastronomy master’s degree will develop your management and practical skills through industry projects and studying within our cutting-edge Food Science and Innovation Suite. You will also have the option of a work placement in the industry, with opportunities available throughout the UK and around the world.

Why should I choose this course?

• WORK PLACEMENT – Take on an optional work placement of three to six months and boost your experience before completing your course
• PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Apply your training to industry-led projects and get hands on with state-of-the-art equipment in our Food Science and Innovation Suite, labs and development kitchens
• ENRICHMENT – Gain real-world insight on industry visits and hear from expert guest speakers from the food sector

  Program Notes

• A 3 Year Degree with an average of at least 60%
• A 4 Year Degree with an overall average of at least 55%

English entry requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need a recognised English Language qualification to meet the entry requirements onto a degree programme.

English Entry requirements for students applying from India