Program Overview

Sommelier and Meal Creator Program

The Sommelier and Meal Creator program is a 180-credit higher education program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the field of gastronomy, including sommelier training, meal culture, communication, gastronomic entrepreneurship, and brand building.

Program Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a broad and deep understanding of the gastronomic field, including the theoretical and practical aspects of sommelier training, meal culture, and communication. The program also includes courses in gastronomic entrepreneurship, brand building, and innovation.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must have a basic qualification in the form of a high school diploma or equivalent. The program is open for application, and the admission process is based on a combination of grades and higher education entrance exam results.

Program Structure

The program is divided into three years, with the first year focusing on introductory courses in sommelier training, meal culture, and communication. The second year includes courses in gastronomic entrepreneurship, brand building, and innovation, as well as a practical training period. The third year focuses on advanced courses in sommelier training, meal culture, and communication, as well as a thesis project.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in the gastronomic industry, including roles such as sommelier, restaurant manager, food and beverage manager, and entrepreneur. The program also provides a solid foundation for further studies at the master's level.

Research Areas

The program is connected to the research area of meal science and hospitality, which focuses on the study of meals and hospitality from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Program Details

• Program Name: Sommelier and Meal Creator
• Credits: 180
• Duration: 3 years
• Language: Swedish (with some courses in English)
• Location: H鄟lefors/Grythyttan
• Institution: Restaurang- och hotellh鐷skolan (Restaurant and Hotel College)
• Degree: Bachelor's degree in Meal Science and Hospitality
• Tuition Fees: None (for EU/EEA citizens)
• Admission: Open for application
• Selection Criteria: Grades and higher education entrance exam results
• Number of Places: 40
• Program Manager: Henrik Scander

Alumni

Graduates of the program have gone on to pursue successful careers in the gastronomic industry, including roles such as sommelier, restaurant manager, and entrepreneur.

Faculty

The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields, including sommelier training, meal culture, and communication.

Facilities

The program is located at the Restaurant and Hotel College in Grythyttan, which has state-of-the-art facilities, including a gastronomic theater, sensory laboratory, and meal library.

Student Life

Students in the program have access to a range of student services, including student housing, introduction programs, and career counseling.