18Jan
UndergraduateCourse summary
If you’re passionate about the wine industry, you’ve certainly come to the right place. With the finest facilities and courses available in the UK, you’ll be able to gain all of the knowledge you’ll need to be successful in this highly competitive global industry. If you’re looking to work in the wine trade or start your own wine-related business, this programme is ideal for you. Over the course of two years this vocational degree will offer a fascinating insight into the UK wine trade as well as developing a range of business skills and an in-depth understanding of the principal wines of the world. You will be taught by an expert team whose experience and knowledge closely reflects the course modules. The team consists of leading academics, and experienced industry professionals, along with diverse industrial networks to external international experts who deliver guest lectures on individual modules, and career guidance. 1 The UK Centre of Excellence in Wine education, training, and research 2 The only academic provider of wine business degrees at undergraduate level in the UK 3 Practical qualification particularly suited to mature students wishing to transition into the UK wine trade 4 The UK has one of the most dynamic wine trade industries in the world
Modules
This is a unique course to the United Kingdom. The programme is built upon three core themes that run throughout the degree, namely business skills, the UK wine trade and wine appreciation. The programme structure for a full-time student, completing the course over two years is as follows: Year 1 - 120 credits (Level 4) Year 2 - 120 credits (Level 5) Full module information is available on our website. Below is an outline of the modules per year: Year 1: • Study and Research Skills • The Operation of a Wine Business • Grape Growing and Winemaking • Understanding Wine Styles • Wine Marketing • UK Wine Business • Wine Sensory Evaluation Year 2: • Independent Enquiry • Work Placement • Wines of the World • Brand Management in the Drinks Industry (elective) • English Wine and Tourism (elective) • Wine Sales and Social Responsibility • Research Methods and Statistics (elective) • Spirits, Sparkling and Fortified Wines (elective)
Assessment method
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Wine and Spirit Education Trust
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P500
- Institution code:
- P59
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS level 6.0 overall with no less than level 5.5 in any component of the test.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 points
A level - CD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
1. Minimum age 18 years old (on entry) 2. 5 x GSSE (minimum grade C/4) including English, Maths and Science 3. A pass grade or higher at the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines 4. Qualifications expected, usually in the form of: • 2 A-levels at grade CD (or above) • 56 UCAS points • or relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at MPP • or International Baccalaureate at 24 points • or relevant industrial experience if over 21 years of age Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS level 6.0 overall with no less than level 5.5 in any component of the test.
English language requirements
Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS level 6.5 overall with level 6.0 in writing.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9275 | Year 1 |
| England | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9275 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
We are unable to sponsor internationals students at present. If you are from the EU including the Republic of Ireland, please get in touch with our Admissions Team.
Provider information
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road
Lewes
BN7 3AE