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 The
University of Adelaide at a glance:
Established in 1874 (third oldest university in
Australia)
Around 20,000 students. Almost 5,000 international students
from 90 countries
Associated with 5 Nobel Prize winners
Government-funded leading research university
Located in Adelaide Central Business District
Australia's largest collection of gastronomy texts (3,000 volumes)
High quality student accommodation |
Program Structure
The Graduate Program in Gastronomy consists of three core courses, a
choice of two elective courses, and either a dissertation or two research
projects. On successful completion of these, students may graduate with the
award of Master of Arts in Gastronomy.
The three core courses are:
The elective courses* are:
*elective courses are subject to change and dependent
on enrolments (minimum class sizes apply); electives offered vary from year
to year.
All courses are based on six major topics (one per week for on-campus
students). Assessment is continuous throughout each course, and normally
consists of six minor assignments (approximately 800-1000 words) and a final
essay of 3000 words.
Courses taught on campus usually run over six weeks, each week devoted
to a specific topic and including five hours of lectures, tutorials and excursions
or seminars - guest lectures, film or video screenings, or workshops. Students
are expected to supplement formal teaching with extensive reading. Online
courses are delivered over a university semester (12-14 weeks). Online activities
take the place of tutorials, excursions, and seminars.
Students who achieve an average of 70% or higher in coursework* may proceed
to either a dissertation (15000-18000 words) on a research topic of their
choice, or two research projects (each 8000-9000 words), in order to fulfil
the requirements for the Masters degree. During the dissertation students
work under the supervision of an academic supervisor.
* This requirement applies to students enrolling in or after 2008.
Students' written work is assessed according to specified criteria
including:
- extent of reading and research
- depth of understanding, and application of this understanding
- organisation of material
- argument
- originality
- clarity of expression
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