Course summary
Learn the science and master the art of grape growing and winemaking in the heart of the South Downs Learn the art of winemaking in the heart of the burgeoning English wine industry! Our BSc (Hons) programme has a strong practical focus, which blends relevant grape and wine science theory with hands-on work experience. Your classroom will include our 10 hectares of vineyards, and college's commercial winery where you will develop your skills while helping produce our award-winning still and sparkling wines! 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 We are the UK Centre of Excellence in Wine education, training, and research. 2 We are the only academic provider of studies Viticulture and Oenology at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, in the UK. 3 A degree in Viticulture and Oenology is a gateway to a truly international career. 4 The degree in Viticulture and Oenology has a focus on the development of practical skills. 5 90% of graduates are employed after 15 months of completion of the degree, and earn more than the average graduate in Agriculture, Food and related studies in the UK (Discover Uni, Office for Students, 2022)
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4): Vineyard Establishment Fundamentals of Wine Science Vineyard Engineering and Operations Study and Research Skills Understanding Wine Styles Wine Component Analysis Year 2 (Level 5): Vineyard Management Wine Production and Analysis Winery Engineering and Operations Research Methods and Statistics Wine Sales and Social Responsibility Sparkling Wine Production (elective) Wine Tourism (elective) Year 3 (Level 6): Advanced Viticulture Advanced Oenology Research Project Applied Wine Sensory Evaluation Work Placement for Wine
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
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- 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
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
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.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | 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
Provider information
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road
Lewes
BN7 3AE