Bachelor of Arts (Culinary Arts)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
The culinary arts domain has evolved dramatically over the last three decades with increased technology, media exposure and migration, giving rise to increasingly critically conscious consumers and restaurateurs. Culinary arts students must learn to think critically and become business trendsetters to succeed in this rapidly changing environment.
- This major is the only culinary arts degree in the New Zealand university sector. It emphasises practical and professional skills combined with artistic and aesthetic concepts, while applying the underpinning knowledge of food science.
- It is designed to equip you with a high level of specialised contemporary knowledge, skill and autonomy to achieve success in this exciting and diverse industry.
Entry requirements
NCEA University Entrance (or equivalent) for school leavers
About the provider
University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.
In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.
Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.
Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.
If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.