Passionate about food? Study the Culinary Arts major in the Bachelor of Arts and prepare yourself for a career in culinary arts.

This culinary arts degree at Auckland University of Technology brings together key culinary techniques and advanced theoretical concepts in food science, technology, and ethics. 

It’s designed to develop your creativity and provide the springboard for your career in culinary arts. 

It's suitable for a wide range of students - from students who are coming directly from secondary school to industry professionals wanting to further their skills.

What this major covers

Culinary Arts courses:

• Professional Culinary Arts
• Commercial Culinary Practice
• Contemporary Cuisine in Aotearoa
• Gastronomy
• Food Ethics and Sustainability

You can tailor the degree to your interests and include courses from related disciplines like food science, hospitality, tourism, event management, human resource management, or marketing.

Practical industry experience

The Advanced Culinary Showcase course is at the heart of your final semester, giving you the opportunity to create an event. 

This practical experience helps you build further skills for the workplace and consolidate your decision on your professional career after graduation.

• Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Certified copy of marriage certificate (If required)
• Official academic transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Available)
• CV/Work experience (If required)
• A copy of the document(s) in the original language/and official English translation

All applicants need to meet AUT’s minimum entry requirements qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13 or University Entrance.

High school qualifications from different countries:

India: 

• 12 years of schooling with an overall average of 75% in four academic subjects, including a min 60% in English from the All-India Senior Certificate (AISSC).
• All other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations require an overall average of 80% in four academic subjects with a min 65% in English.

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus one year of successful study at bachelor's level; or
• Senior High School graduation plus completion of a two-year diploma, with good grades, at a recognized university.
• A Tier 1 score in the National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) at a recognized institution

Don’t meet the entry requirements?

Consider starting with:

• Diploma in Arts

Foundation programmes

If you don’t have the academic qualifications needed for direct entry into an AUT programme, you can enroll in a foundation programme.

If you successfully complete the foundation programme and get the required grades, you are guaranteed entry into an appropriate AUT programme.