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Universities Ireland Atlantic Technological University - Galway Courses Bachelor of Arts in Culinary and Gastronomic Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Culinary and Gastronomic Sciences

Atlantic Technological University - Galway

Galway, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 9,950
Country Rank#19
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 70

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Culinary and Gastronomic Sciences aims to provide the student with the knowledge, creative skills and technological competences necessary for a career in the food and/or culinary sector. The course is designed to reinforce and enhance the student’s knowledge of scientific principles, processes and technologies through the study of food.

This degree course will benefit students who are interested in applying scientific principles to the theoretical and practical aspects of food, from production of raw materials to food product development.

Course Content
Year 1

Learning and Innovation Skills
5 credits

Food Safety (Culinary)
5 credits

Information Technology Introductory
5 credits

French for Foodies
5 credits

Introduction to Accounting and Business Maths
5 credits

Nutrition
5 credits

Restaurant Service
5 credits

Information Technology Comprehensive
5 credits

Spanish for Foodies
5 credits

Financial Accounting
5 credits

Fundamentals of Pastry Baking and Desserts
10 credits

Professional Cookery Operations
10 credits

Live Kitchen Service 1
10 credits

Year 2

Food Science and Technology 1
5 credits

Industry Work Based Learning
5 credits

Food Science and Technology 2
5 credits

Charcuterie and Modern Buffet
5 credits

Culinary Digital Applications
5 credits

Gastronomy
5 credits

Food Safety Management and Training
5 credits

Essentials of Business
10 credits

Modern Classics and Global Cuisines
10 credits

Modern and Innovative Pastry Baking and Desserts
10 credits

Live Kitchen Service 2
10 credits

Year 3

Entrepreneurship
5 credits

Advanced food science - food processes
5 credits

Theory of New Food Product Development
5 credits

Introduction to Sensory and Consumer Science
5 credits

Digital Food Photography and Styling
5 credits

Gastronomy in the Modern World
5 credits

Fundamentals of Food Microbiology and Analysis
5 credits

Classical & Contemporary Cuisine 1
5 credits

Advanced Pastry 1
5 credits

Fermented Foods
5 credits

Industry Work Placement
30 credits
Entry Requirement
IELTS 6.0

TOEFL iBT 70
Fees & Scholarships
Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

€9,950
Career Prospect
The programme will support graduates in their pursuit of careers in the food industry, and in the culinary and catering sector, by enhancing professional culinary skills in areas such as new product development, food processing and manufacturing.

Career opportunities for graduates of this programme include:
- Chef roles - commis, sous, head, and/or executive chef
- Development chef within the food industry
- Food research and product development in the food industry
- Food entrepreneur

Cost Of Studying At Atlantic Technological University - Galway

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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