Gastronomy: Sustainable Eating
Source: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/gastronomy-sustainable-eating-SASH59 Parent: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/mission-vision-and-values/sustainability/sustainability-education-lund-university
Course • Bachelor's level • 7.5 credits
This course introduces the study of food and meals in relation to issues of sustainability and health.
Start
Autumn 2026
Level
Bachelor's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
Course code
SASH59
- Overview
Overview
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.
Course literature
The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.
Course literature SASH59 (PDF, New tab)
- Dates
- Requirements and selection
- Tuition fees
Dates
Autumn Semester 2026 - First application round
This application round is recommended for international applicants. Closed for applications.
Lund - Part time 75%
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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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Autumn Semester 2026 - Second application round
This application round is primarily for local applicants. Apply via Antagning.se (in Swedish) by 15 April.
Lund - Part time 75%
Start
20 October 2026
20 Oct 2026
End
10 December 2026
10 Dec 2026
Form
Normal learning
Pace
Part time
Language
English
City
Lund
Are you applying from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland?
If you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, we strongly recommend applying in the first application round due to time constraints.
Requirements and selection
Prerequisites
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.
Tuition fees
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
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
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.
Overview
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 literature
The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.
Course literature SASH59 (PDF, New tab)
Dates
Autumn Semester 2026 - First application round
This application round is recommended for international applicants. Closed for applications.
Lund - Part time 75%
Apply now
Start
20 October 2026
20 Oct 2026
End
10 December 2026
10 Dec 2026
Form
Normal learning
Pace
Part time
Language
English
City
Lund
Apply now
Autumn Semester 2026 - Second application round
This application round is primarily for local applicants. Apply via Antagning.se (in Swedish) by 15 April.
Lund - Part time 75%
Start
20 October 2026
20 Oct 2026
End
10 December 2026
10 Dec 2026
Form
Normal learning
Pace
Part time
Language
English
City
Lund
Are you applying from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland?
If you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, we strongly recommend applying in the first application round due to time constraints.
Requirements and selection
Prerequisites
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.
Tuition fees
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
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
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