Senior high school certificate that is equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification with the required score from the public examination.
OR
Cambridge GCE Advanced Level Certificate with grade ‘E’ or higher in 3 Advanced Level subjects and 3 Ordinary Level subjects
English Requirements
IELTS (Academic module), Overall 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based), 79-80 with no band less than 18
TOEFL Paper, 550 (with a min. TWE 4.0)
TOEFL CBT (Combuted-based), 213 (with a min. TWE 4.0)
PTE Academic, 54 with no communicative skill score less than 47
TOEIC, Listening and Reading 700-780, Speaking 160, Writing 150
The only degree of its kind in Australia, the three-year Bachelor of Food Studies tackles the challenges of contemporary food systems. By becoming part of this innovative field of study, you can help address the question of how we are to feed ourselves well, ethically and sustainably, now and into the future.
Embrace the opportunity to engage with critical food issues facing policy makers, communities and the food sector right now, from sustainability and social justice to gastronomy and health. With an emphasis on critical thinking, creativity and experiential learning, you will develop deep food systems knowledge alongside specialised skills in fermentation, sensory education and cookery. Become equipped to engage in food policy debates, effectively communicate complex issues to non-specialist audiences and help shape and promote the development of sustainable and ethical food systems.
A stream of management subjects and direct engagement with industry networks ensure you are set to make a difference in your professional life, whether it be in policy, media and communication, education, advocacy or the community sector.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
CUL503 Introduction to Culinary Arts
MAN502 Financial Concepts
GAS551 Culture and Cuisine
GAS606 Sensory Education
CUL601 Fermenting Cultures
FDS559 Understanding Food Systems 1
Electives1 per semester (2 in total)
YEAR 2
MAN604 Economics and Global Impacts
FDS659 Understanding Food Systems 2
FDS651 Diet and Health in Society
FDS601 Agriculture and Farming Systems
MAN601 Introduction to Marketing
FDS652 Food Movements and Social Change
GAS751 Gastronomic Approaches to Food Studies
Electives1 (1st semester)
YEAR 3
MAN706 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
CUL701 Culinary Artistry
FDS701 Communicating Food
FDS759 Food Policy and Governance
FDS702 Community Food Systems in Practice 1
GAS752 Food and Gastronomy in Literature and Media
Electives1 per semester (2 in total)
A range of resources and fact sheets are available on searching for work, volunteer rights and responsibilities, applying for jobs (resumes, cover letters and samples) and preparing for interviews. Access hard copies at the Student Lounge or online via CareerHub.
OSHC: 530 Aud per year
