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Gastronomy: Sustainable Eating

Course • Bachelor's level • 7.5 credits

This course introduces the study of food and meals in relation to issues of sustainability and health.

Application dates

Start

Autumn 2027

Level

Bachelor's

Language

English

Place of study

Lund

Course code

SASH59

Application dates

During the course, you will examine the impact of food and meals on sustainable development at the level of both communities and individuals. You will learn how food production and consumption affect the climate, natural environments, and landscapes. We will also discuss sustainable lifestyles and healthy eating, since bodily functions and lifespan are partly determined by what, when, where and how we eat. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the course covers cultural, nutritional and geographical perspectives on food. Local field studies are combined with global literature studies on the subject.

Course syllabus

The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.

Syllabus (PDF, new tab)

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

Course literature SASH59 (PDF, New tab)

Autumn Semester 2026 - First application round

This application round is recommended for international applicants. Closed for applications. This application round runs from mid-October to mid-January.

Start

20 October 2026

20 Oct 2026

End

10 December 2026

10 Dec 2026

Form

Normal learning

Pace

Part time

Language

English

City

Lund

Autumn Semester 2026 - Second application round

This application round is primarily for local applicants. Late applications are being accepted.

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Start

20 October 2026

20 Oct 2026

End

10 December 2026

10 Dec 2026

Form

Normal learning

Pace

Part time

Language

English

City

Lund

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Late applications are being accepted

The course has extended their application deadline. All late applications are prioritised by the date that they are received. Only applicants who are qualified with a completed application will be considered.

Autumn Semester 2027 - First application round

Will open for applications 16 October.

Start

19 October 2027

19 Oct 2027

End

9 December 2027

9 Dec 2027

Form

Normal learning

Pace

Part time

Language

English

City

Lund

When and how to apply

There are different application rounds depending on the type of studies you are applying to, and whether you are an EU/EEA citizen or non-EU/EEA citizen. Before applying, make sure to carefully review the entry requirements and read the how to apply guide, including document instructions.

Entry requirements

General requirements for university studies in Sweden

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.

When and how to apply

There are different application rounds depending on the type of studies you are applying to, and whether you are an EU/EEA citizen or non-EU/EEA citizen. Before applying, make sure to carefully review the entry requirements and read the how to apply guide, including document instructions.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

  • The European Union (EU)
  • The European Economic Area (EEA) and
  • Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 15,625
First payment: SEK 15,625

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Contact us

Academic Advisor

Malin Dahlberg

Email: malin.dahlberg@kultur.lu.se

Phone: +46 46 222 45 08