Overview

Key facts

Students in the Gastronomy program at Boston University examine the role of food in historical and contemporary societies from a variety of perspectives, gaining a holistic view of the impact of food, food science, and nutrition on world civilization.

The gastronomy program promotes scholarship about food by drawing from the diverse resources and expertise of a variety of Boston University faculty members, academic departments, visiting faculty, and industry professionals. The program offers special emphasis on experiential learning through hands-on culinary arts laboratories and wine studies courses. The interplay of reading, research, and writing about food, as well as exploring food through the senses, offers exceptional range and depth to food studies at Boston University.

Learning Outcomes

Advanced knowledge of social theory applicable to the study of food.

An ability to critically analyze current and foundational issues in food studies and food systems.

Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methodologies for interdisciplinary food studies research.

Competence in the written and oral presentation of complex ideas and arguments in scholarly and professional contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Special Topics in Gastronomy

Archaeology of Food in Ancient Times

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National

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Start date fall : October 29,(online), deadline: 1 oct
Start date summer online: july 2 , deadline: june 1

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

A completed Application for Graduate Admission

Three letters of recommendation

A personal statement

A current résumé

Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended

A nonrefundable application fee of $85

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66670 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

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In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Additional Details

Courses Numbered 100–599: $550 per credit for 1–12 credits
Courses Numbered 600–999: $975 per credit for 1–11.5 credits

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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