Program Overview
The Professional Studies (Food Safety) at University of Auckland is a MProfStuds 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 Professional Studies (Food Safety) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 29,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Studies (Food Safety) 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
- Current Issues in Food Safety
- Food Processing and Sanitation
- Project in Food Safety
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a relevant four year Bachelors degree
- a relevant four year Bachelors (Honours) degree
- a three year Bachelors degree and either a professional qualification equal to one year postgraduate study, or three years relevant work experience.
- Entry is with the approval of the Director of the programme.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar) in a field relevant to your chosen specialisation.
You will typically require a GPE of 5.0.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Auckland 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 Auckland
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
