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Tuition USD 33,312 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,156 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Syracuse, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Food Studies at Syracuse University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 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 Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7.5
  5. Tuition: USD 33,312 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,156 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Syracuse, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Food Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. FST 601 - Seminar in Food Studies and Systems 3 credit(s)
  2. FST 603 - The Human Right to Adequate Food and Nutrition 3 credit(s)
  3. FST 604 - Food Studies Research Methods 3 credit(s)
  4. FST 702 - Political Economy of Food 3 credit(s)
  5. FST 703 - Transnational Food, Health and the Environment 3 credit(s)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

A Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree from an accredited college or university with a graduating GPA of 3.0 or higher, minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL (for international applications), undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a resume and personal statement, and GRE scores. However, GRE\xc2\x92s are not required for students who have already completed a different advanced degree (e.g. MS, PhD, JD). Additionally, students must have taken an undergraduate class in social science research methods and an upper division food studies class or take these courses at Syracuse University for no graduate credit. Students from broad inclusive fields of undergraduate study and work experience will be considered for admission. Exceptions to the university requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Food Studies Graduate Admissions Committee, to be made up of three members of the Food Studies Program.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 33,312 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,156 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 33,312 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,156 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Syracuse University 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.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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