OVERVIEW

 

Master of Food Studies and Gastronomy programme is an exciting and dynamic programme that encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, nutrition, public health, gastronomy, cultural heritage, tourism, food security, sustainability, and food safety.

 

Offered in partnership with the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaures, School of Tourism, Hospitality Management and Food Studies (France), this programme enables students from diverse backgrounds to incorporate the social and cultural aspects of food into their professional practices.

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Food Studies and Gastronomy

Intake Month

February, April, June, September and October

Study Options

Full time or part time

Dual Awards

by University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès (UT2J) and School of Tourism, Hospitality Management, and Food Studies, France

Practical Input

From industry professionals

20-week

Professional Internship

Study Programme

1 to 5-year (full time) or 2 to 5-year (part time)

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Industry Partners

 

Taylor's Master of Food Studies and Gastronomy programme has been working together with some of the industry's top players

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FUTURE CAREERS

Duration

Duration

Full time

1 – 5 years

Part time

2 – 5 years
Research Methodology

Research Methodology

Students are required to pass the Research Methodology modules (6 credit hours) in the first year of their candidature.
Key Research Areas

Key Research Areas

At Taylor's University, we believe research can help shape the future. Our postgraduate research programmes cover a broad range of topics with the aim to help shape the future in the aspects of society, technology, economy, and environment.

 

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Food Cultures & Health

Contemplate conflicts between social and medical norms as well social interactions in constructing individual and collective identities, especially in multi-ethnic societies. Impact the tailoring of public health messages based on socio-cultural and socio-economic contexts in Malaysia. Contribute to a shift in public health policies from a population and science-based approach to a target group-based and social-reality-based approach.

 

Gastronomy, Heritage & Tourism

Analyse the processes of defining food heritages and their relations with the construction of collective identities. Provide insights that help institutions & NGOs with territorial development and population-led initiatives relying on food heritage as a socio-economic, socio-cultural and political resource.

Food Security & Sustainability

Examine food security in conjunction with global environmental and health issues, as well as controversies surrounding food production, processing, distribution and consumption of food. Provide insights on the potential of formulation of insect-based feeds and foods as a growing industrial sector for Asia.

 

Food Safety, Fraud & Risk

Analyse the perception of food risk, the design of collective risk management schemes, and the conditions for food policies development. Follow food concerns and relook into the guidelines on food fraud mitigation in Asia.

 

Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by Taylor’s University and meet the minimum CGPA based on above.
Hiring Graduate Students

Hiring Graduate Students

More than 300 postgraduates have chosen Taylor's to fulfill their research aspiration. Join us and contribute to our innovative and progressive research projects here.

Bachelor's Degree Tier 1

A Bachelor Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; OR

 

Bachelor's Degree Tier 2

A Bachelor Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to rigourous internal assessment;

Bachelor's Degree (Tier 3)

A Bachelor Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields or its equivalent but not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in related field.

 

For international students: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 60 (Internet Based Test) (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score). The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.

Notes

  • Students without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience requires to undergo and pass a bridging module.
  • Any of the above conditions would require student's research proposal to be approved.
  • All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university's Admissions Department.

Graduates are expected to venture in the academia, industry, government and non-governmental organisations, or major food industries at the local, regional or global level. When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could advance to any of these exciting careers, including:

  • F&B business and market analysts
  • Training and consultancy in food organizations
  • Food & Beverage consultant and advisor
  • Media, social, and cultural analysts
  • Academician
  • Food, health and nutritional counsellors
  • Operation and management in the F&B industry
  • Food and gastronomy researchers in think tanks, research centers
  • Regulatory affairs officer, and quality assurance professionals
  • Research Departments of governmental or non-governmental organisations

Master of Food Studies

I amApproximate Total Fees
Local Student
MYR 32,700 (Full-Time)
MYR 27,632 (Part-Time)
International Student
USD 11,833 (Full-Time)

We offer scholarships to help bright minds reach their fullest potential

Note: Fees will be reviewed annually. For the avoidance of doubt, Taylor’s reserves the right to revise the fee payable for any given semester.

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