After writing countless magazine articles and a book, Do's & Dont's in the Philippines, studying gastronomy at Adelaide broadened my outlook. Living, studying, and working in Adelaide provided a rich and enjoyable immersion into Australian foodways and global perspectives. I now write for international food and travel magazines, including a regular column featuring my delicious discoveries, and my articles now have more depth and a global flavour. Madeleine Pineda Philippines

Graduate Attributes

Students in the Graduate Program in Gastronomy will develop the following attributes:

• A knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of the history and culture of food and drink at advanced levels that are internationally recognised;
  
  
• A knowledge and understanding of the contemporary food system and its components;
  
  
• Specialised understanding in one or two chosen topics in the general area of the history and culture of food and drink;
  
  
• The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide range of sources in a planned and timely manner;
  
  
• The ability to communicate this information to both academic and general audiences;
  
  
• An ability to apply effective, creative, and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems;
  
  
• Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork, and communication;
  
  
• A proficiency in the use of appropriate contemporary technologies;
  
  
• A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity;
  
  
• A commitment to the highest standards of endeavour and the ability to take on leadership roles; and
  
  
• An awareness of pertinent ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.