Program Overview
The Food and Packaging Innovation at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Food and Packaging Innovation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 40,864 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 32,384 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food and Packaging Innovation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- A comprehensive understanding of inter-disciplinary food science, product, innovation, entrepreneurship and packaging at an advanced level
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills necessary to play a key role within food companies and associated organisations
- Advanced knowledge and skills in the interdisciplinary field of food, food packaging and design innovation
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of environment, economic, social and ethical factors related to food production and packaging in Australia and globally
- Enhance theoretical and critical thinking skills to analyse and problem solve complex issues relating to food production and packaging
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- an undergraduate degree (or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma) in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent,\xc2\xa0or\xc2\xa0
- an honours degree in any discipline, or equivalent;\xc2\xa0and
- a curriculum vitae or resume;\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0
- two academic referee reports;\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0
- a personal statement of up to 500 words.\xc2\xa0
- prior academic performance;\xc2\xa0and if relevant
- the professional or management experience;\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0
- the curriculum vitae or resume;\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0
- the referee reports;\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0
- the personal statement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 40,864 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 32,384 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 40,864 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 32,384 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Parkville, Australia
University of Melbourne is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-07-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
