Course summary
Plumpton College is the UK’s centre of excellence for education, training and research in wine, and delivers the only European undergraduate degree in wine production taught in English. Throughout the course you will study the science and theories that underpin successful grape growing and winemaking, including the relevant chemistry, biology and microbiology. There is a strong practical focus to the course; you will actively participate in the production of the College’s award-winning wine in our well-equipped commercial vineyard and winery. The programme includes classes on how to evaluate wine through tastings and laboratory analysis. In order to develop your winemaking skills, you will undertake a placement in a commercial winery for the vintage period in your final year of study. This could take place in the UK, Europe or further afield. Graduates from this course have become vineyard managers, winemakers, wine buyers, cellar managers, wine educators, project scientists and oenologists not just in the UK, but around the world. For part-time study, please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Course details
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4): Vineyard Establishment Fundamentals of Wine Science Vineyard Engineering and Operations Study and Research Skills Understanding Wine Styles Wine Sensory Evaluation Year 2 (Level 5): Vineyard Management Wine Production and Analysis Winery Engineering and Operations Research Methods and Statistics Wine Production Business Environment Sparkling Wine Production (elective) English Wine and Tourism (elective) Year 3 (Level 6): Viticulture Oenology Research Project Vintage Winemaking Placement (elective) Summer Vineyard Placement (elective) Business and Management for Wine Production
Assessment method
Coursework, examinations and practicals.
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
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
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How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.
| Course code | P610 |
|---|---|
| Institution code | P59 |
| Campus name | Main Site |
| Campus code | - |
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Entry requirements are as follows: 1. Minimum 18 years old on entry 2. 5 x GCSE (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: • 3 A-Levels at BCC grades • Minimum of 104 UCAS points • or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas at DMM • or International Baccalaureate Diploma at 26 points • or relevant industrial experience if over 21 years of age.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
International fees apply for international students, please contact the provider.
Provider information
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road
Lewes
BN7 3AE
Course contact details
Visit our course pageHigher Education Office
01273 890454