MSc Brewing and Distilling (online) 30 months Postgraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The degree prepares candidates for entry into the malting, brewing or distilling industries, or to conduct research. It covers a broad range of subjects, from brewing science and chemical engineering, to business studies and production management.

The quickly developing craft industry, both in brewing and distilling, requires graduates with knowledge of modern instrumentation and this degree will ensure you build the skills and know-how required to perform successfully in the industry.

The distance learning programme is taught jointly with the on-campus programme with taught courses running from September to December and January to May. Lectures are typically live-streamed but also recorded and posted on our online blackboard along with various other learning materials. The majority of courses involve assignment based assessment, with 1-2 coursework submissions during the semester and a longer assignment at the end.

Our distance learning students are welcome to visit campus anytime, and opportunities for practical experience are available.

All students are initially registered for the PG Diploma but may exit with:
  • A course completion certificate - on completion of 1, 2 or 3 courses.
  • PG Certificate - on completion of 4 courses.
  • PG Diploma - on completion of 8 courses.
  • MSc - on completion of 8 courses with an average of 50% or more and the research project course.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The degree prepares candidates for entry into the malting, brewing or distilling industries, or to conduct research. It covers a broad range of subjects, from brewing science and chemical engineering, to business studies and production management.

The quickly developing craft industry, both in brewing and distilling, requires graduates with knowledge of modern instrumentation and this degree will ensure you build the skills and know-how required to perform successfully in the industry.

The distance learning programme is taught jointly with the on-campus programme with taught courses running from September to December and January to May. Lectures are typically live-streamed but also recorded and posted on our online blackboard along with various other learning materials. The majority of courses involve assignment based assessment, with 1-2 coursework submissions during the semester and a longer assignment at the end.

Our distance learning students are welcome to visit campus anytime, and opportunities for practical experience are available.

All students are initially registered for the PG Diploma but may exit with:
  • A course completion certificate - on completion of 1, 2 or 3 courses.
  • PG Certificate - on completion of 4 courses.
  • PG Diploma - on completion of 8 courses.
  • MSc - on completion of 8 courses with an average of 50% or more and the research project course.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
58+
90+
176+
2.7+
For MSc level entry applicants must have:
  • Minimum of 2:2 honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in cognate and semi-cognate subject area. 
  • Corporate (or chartered) membership of relevant professional institutions will also be considered.

30 Months
Jan
Sep

Scholarships

The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)

The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)
Master Open

Value

100% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Mar 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Postgraduate European Union Scholarship

Postgraduate European Union Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$5000

Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Norway Early Bird Scholarship

Norway Early Bird Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$6000

Deadline

1 May 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

International Merit Scholarship

International Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$2000

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$525

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
Master Bachelors Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence

Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence
Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

30 May 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Americas and Europe (Non-EU) Scholarship

Americas and Europe (Non-EU) Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$5000

Deadline

15 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Alumni Discount Scheme

Alumni Discount Scheme
Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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