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

30 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

12,315 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

5Scholarships

Starting Month

Jan, SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

With origins in brewing and distilling education dating back to 1903, Heriot-Watt University is recognised worldwide as a leader in the science, technology and business of alcoholic drinks production. This online MSc Brewing and Distilling prepares you for senior technical, operational, and management roles across the brewing, distilling and malting sectors.

Develop your expertise through a practice-led curriculum that blends brewing and distilling science with real-world production and business skills. From cereals and yeast to bottling, branding and beyond, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to lead across the full value chain.


Throughout the MSc Brewing and Distilling, you will:


Gain specialist knowledge of malting, brewing, fermentation, distillation, maturation, packaging and distribution.

Understand policy, legislation, ethics, and health and safety in the design, manufacture, marketing and sale of alcoholic drinks.

Develop the research skills to diagnose issues, improve processes and innovate new products.

Build insight into the business environment of brewing and distilling, including strategy, operations, HR, marketing and finance.

Strengthen professional skills in communication, teamwork, project management and quality assurance.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

With origins in brewing and distilling education dating back to 1903, Heriot-Watt University is recognised worldwide as a leader in the science, technology and business of alcoholic drinks production. This online MSc Brewing and Distilling prepares you for senior technical, operational, and management roles across the brewing, distilling and malting sectors.

Develop your expertise through a practice-led curriculum that blends brewing and distilling science with real-world production and business skills. From cereals and yeast to bottling, branding and beyond, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to lead across the full value chain.


Throughout the MSc Brewing and Distilling, you will:


Gain specialist knowledge of malting, brewing, fermentation, distillation, maturation, packaging and distribution.

Understand policy, legislation, ethics, and health and safety in the design, manufacture, marketing and sale of alcoholic drinks.

Develop the research skills to diagnose issues, improve processes and innovate new products.

Build insight into the business environment of brewing and distilling, including strategy, operations, HR, marketing and finance.

Strengthen professional skills in communication, teamwork, project management and quality assurance.

Admission Requirements

59+
169+
6+
79+

If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.


The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.


If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.

30 Months
Jan
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,315 GBP
International
12,315 GBP

Scholarships

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Master Bachelors Open

Value

$21800

Deadline

31 Aug 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

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$218000

Deadline

31 Aug 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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