About the course

Established in collaboration with Jacques Pépin and Julia Child, the Master of Arts (MA) in Gastronomy at Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) is a unique, multidisciplinary program that encompasses the arts, the humanities, and the natural and social sciences. Students in the program examine the role of food in historical and contemporary societies from a variety of perspectives, leading to careers in media, policy, enterprise, and academia, among others.

　　The decade ahead is a critical time for those devoted to the study of food. The effect of COVID-19 on the food industry has been devastating—but is also driving innovation. Experimentation with contactless experiences and technology-driven systems in food service, repurposing streets and sidewalks for al fresco dining, new approaches to food delivery and supply chains, and a rise in sustainable urban agriculture are changing the ways humans interact with food, with each other, and with traditions based inside the home and via online communities.

　　On a deeper, ongoing level, the food industry is also confronting the pernicious legacy of institutional racism, recognizing that bias has permeated food business practices, culinary research, and cookbooks and other media over time. By recognizing the omission of diverse cultures and voices, those in the field of gastronomy can play a role in changing the course of history through inclusion and the amplification of experiences and stories that have otherwise been ignored and overlooked—enriching the field and providing a more accurate picture of food and the role it plays in culture. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 12 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Boston
Summer (May), 2024	Boston
Fall (September), 2024	Boston
Spring (January), 2025	Boston
Summer (May), 2025	Boston
Fall (September), 2025	Boston
Spring (January), 2026	Boston
Summer (May), 2026	Boston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Boston University

TOEFL iBT:- 84 ( minimum scores in Reading—21, minimum scores in Listening—18, minimum scores in Speaking—23, minimum scores in Writing—22)

　　IELTS:- 6.5

　　Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. Candidates for admission to the degree program are selected on the basis of academic transcripts, academic and professional references, and the required application essay.

　　A completed Application for Graduate Admission

　　Three letters of recommendation. It is required that one be an academic reference if you graduated or engaged in post-graduate education in the past three years

　　You must supply the name and email address of your recommenders in order to submit your application. Recommendations must be received before your application can be reviewed.

　　A personal statement (short essay discussing your motivation for study)

　　A current résumé

　　Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your application. Official transcripts will be required upon matriculation.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 84.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Boston University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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