Bachelor of Arts (Culinary Arts)

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.

AUT is a contemporary New Zealand university focused on providing exceptional student opportunities and learning experiences, and graduate success in a context stimulated by impactful research and industry connectivity.

More than 26,000 students are enrolled at AUT in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, studying at one of the three campuses. AUT has consistently been a leader in undergraduate and postgraduate enrolment growth of both New Zealand and international students across a wide range of professional disciplines, and as a result we are now the second largest university in New Zealand.

AUT's teaching is innovative and student centred. AUT encourages students to collaborate, experiment and to experience working life beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching, the university has a strong focus on innovative research in areas such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and nutrition.