Program Overview
The Food Studies at The American University of Rome is a MA programme in Humanities over 15 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 Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 18,759 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Roma, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Studies 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
- Food, Environment and Society
- Food Policy
- Nutrition Policies and Programs
- Research Methods for Social Sciences
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Food, Rurality and Local Development
- Anthropology of Food and Eating
- The Economics of Food
- Communicating with Digital Multimedia
- Food Writing in Media
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
- Entrepreneurship: Starting and Managing Your Own Business
- Principles of Business: Management and Marketing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Humanities, Sciences or Social Sciences and excellent knowledge of English.
- Minimum grade point average of 2.75 or equivalent
- Official university transcripts from all institutions attended
- A motivation letter which explains you interest in the MA Program and your career goals
- One letter of recommendation, preferably by one of your academic advisors or professors at the Bachelor\xc2\x92s level
- Official TOEFL or IELTS score for all students who completed a Bachelor\xc2\x92s Program in a language other than English
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 18,759 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 18,759 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The American University of Rome 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 The American University of Rome
The American University of Rome
Rome, Italy
The American University of Rome (AUR) is a private non-profit American university in Rome, Italy. It was founded in 1969, making it the oldest American-accredited university in Italy, and it...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 15 months
