MA Food Studies at New York University

Programme overview

The MA program in Food Studies employs approaches from the humanities and social sciences to examine the ways in which individuals, communities, and societies produce, distribute, and consume food. Students analyze cultural, political, economic, environmental, and geographic approaches to food within local, urban, and global contexts. Impacts of critical issues such as immigration, equity and climate change on food are studied through elective courses.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development | Duration: 33-39 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Food Systems; Food and Culture; Food Policy; Nutrition in Food Studies; Food Studies Capstone Seminar.

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 33-39 credits

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