Objectives and competences
This course focuses on the nutritional and gastronomic characteristics of the Mediterranean diet as a set of cultural practices and also explores its role as part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage. Practical aspects of the course include a cooking workshop, an olive oil tasting session, expert guest speakers, or a research project in which students design their own Mediterranean-style diet to apply abroad. The course is particularly suitable for students with backgrounds in health studies, nutrition, culinary and gastronomic sciences, communication and psychology
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Advanced university course |
| Coordinating faculty | Escola Universitària d'Hostaleria i Turisme CETT |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Credits | 6 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | English |
| Enrolment fee | First year: 900,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s) | No |
| Start of teaching period | 06/09/2025 |
| End of teaching period | 06/09/2026 |
| ricard.edo@cett.cat | |
| Webpage | www.cett.cat |
| Managment | Edo Montolio, Ricard |
| Open pre-enrolment | www.cett.cat |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification | Yes |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To develop meal plans based on the principles of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.
- To appreciate the importance of food as a vehicle for diverse cultural manifestations.
- To acquire a critical view of fad diets and evaluate their proven effects on health.
- To be able to establish connections and analyse the relationships between food, history, culture and identities.
- To assess sustainability issues in local food practices.
-To be able to formulate comparative assessments of food-related practices between the culture of origin and the local culture.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
- Students from educational institutions in the United States with an international agreement with specialized entities.- Exceptionally, vacancies can be filled with national and international university students who accredit a B2 level of English at least
Access requirements and conditions
The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.Pre-enrolment
Calendar
Contact us
Classes
| Address | ESCOLA UNIVERSITÀRIA D'HOTELERIA I TURISME CETT-UB Av Can Marcet, 36-38 08035 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | ricard.edo@cett.cat |
| Webpage | www.cett.cat |
| Telephone | +34 934 280 777 |
| Observations | School hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The coordination schedule from 08.30-13.30h and from 15.00-17.30h |
Further information
| Address | CETT Av Can Marcet, 36-38 08035 - Barcelona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | ricard.edo@cett.cat |
| Webpage | www.cett.cat |
| Telephone | +34 934 280 777 |
| Observations | School hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The coordination schedule from 08.30-13.30h and from 15.00-17.30h |