Bachelor of Culinary Arts

*Applications for our 2024 intakes have now closed. Applications for 2025 will be open later in the year. In the meantime, you can still register your interest.

Are you passionate about food and creating culinary experiences? If you're interested in a career in the food industry, this course provides a great start. 

You will cultivate specialised culinary techniques and creative skills. Learn all about the sensory experiences behind specific ingredients. Get to develop your business knowledge and look at developing new products.

Gain real-world experience working on projects with local businesses. Part of this course is about putting your technical culinary knowledge and creative skills to practice in everyday situations. The small class sizes mean you will get one-on-one support from our award-winning teaching staff. 

Graduate and work as a food producer, chef, recipe developer, food stylist, writer or product entrepreneur. Work in New Zealand or overseas, the world is your oyster!

If you would like more information on the Bachelor of Culinary Arts or help with preparing your application, contact Bryon Dorrian at [email protected] .

Year 1:

• Culinary deliberate practice
• Contemporary Mahika Kai
• Pūmanawa for the sweet kitchen
• Sensory design for kai
• Culinary management and leadership
• Manaakitaka for kai
   

Year 2:

• Kai and shared value creation
• Kai systems design
• Elective 1
• Financial forecasting and analysis
• Client kai project 1
• Client kai project 2

Year 3:

• Wayfinding for professional practice
• Hauora within the culinary workplace
• Elective 2
• Major kai project
• Culinary framework of practice
   

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

• Bachelor of Culinary Arts (Level 7)