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Study Details: 1.5 years full-time
3 years part-time
Study biochemistry, grapevine physiology, microbiology, wine chemistry, climate, sparkling wine and sustainability with this unique MSc in Viticulture and Oenology.
This challenging programme is designed to enable you to develop a deep and systematic understanding of wine science and related disciplines, with a view to applying this knowledge to make complex viticultural and oenological decisions.
You’ll have opportunities to visit other wine-producing areas in Europe throughout your course. Supported by our friendly wine department staff, you’ll be able to benefit from their considerable international expertise and research experience in addition to our outstanding wine centre facilities; enabling you to access an outstanding master’s level education.
2:1 honours degree in Wine Science or in a life/natural science subject, such as Ecology, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, and Food Science.
In addition, you will need: Level 2 The Wine and Spirits Education certificate or equivalent.
Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component.
With the UK being seen as the most dynamic of world wine markets, UK wine qualifications are certainly held in high regard. You’ll have many opportunities to network directly in the wine industry throughout your course – opening up job opportunities for you after graduation. Many of our successful graduates have gone on to very rewarding careers: business development manager, global wine buyer, independent retailer or sommelier.
Core Modules:
Analysis of Wine Components and Faults (15 credits)
Climate Change and Sustainable Wine Production (15 credits)
The Science of Sparkling Wine (15 credits)
The science and application of grapevine biology (30 credits)
The Science and Application of Wine Making (30 credits)
Research Methods and Statistics (PG) (15 credits)
Masters Applied Research Project (60 credits)
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