Program Overview
The Gastronomy at Boston University is a Master 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 Gastronomy 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Gastronomy 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
- History of Food
- Anthropology of Food
- Introduction to Gastronomy: Theory and Methodology
- Food and the Senses
- Ecommerce
- Creative Multimedia: Tools, Design, and Application
- The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
- Nature\x92s Past: Histories of Environment and Society
- Special Topics: Food Marketing
- Special Topics: Cookbooks and History
- Special Topics: Microbiology of Food
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The gastronomy degree program maintains a rolling admissions policy with no absolute deadlines. Applicants are admitted on the basis of academic transcripts, academic and personal references, and an essay. Standardized admissions tests, such as the GRE, are not required. Candidates for admission must hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution. Students may take up to 8 credits of approved, graduate-level coursework prior to matriculation in the MLA in Gastronomy program. An average grade of B must be maintained to satisfy the degree requirements.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Boston 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.
About Boston University
Boston University
Boston, United States
Boston University 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- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 12 months