MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship provides you with the unique blend of a high-level education in brewing and distilling and key transferable professional skills, to enable you to enter careers in these industries, including private entrepreneurial ventures upon your graduation. The programme will give you the skills to assess and address both technical and entrepreneurial challenges as they arise in the malting, brewing and distilling industries.  

You’ll learn a broad range of subjects, from malting, brewing and distilling science and chemical engineering to optional units in business studies and production management, to set you up for a variety of careers including malting, brewing, and distilling production, sales, marketing, and technical sales.   
Through the master’s programme, you’ll learn the underlying principles, relevant defining concepts, theories, and methods of the malting, brewing and distilling industries whilst understanding the current and emerging characteristics of and problems faced by industry. You’ll explore the global, regional, and local contexts and structure of industry, and be made aware of the political, legal, ethical, health and safety issues in producing, selling, and marketing alcoholic drinks and beverages.  

You’ll have the opportunity to learn from a comprehensive course structure, whilst also choosing optional courses to customise your learning based on your interests and goals. You’ll develop a broad spectrum of expertise, covering topics in cereal science and technology, yeast science, microbiology, biochemistry, process technology, business strategies, management, food safety, quality control and quality assurance, flavour assessment, and analytical chemistry. You’ll explore policy, legislation, ethical, health and safety issues of concern as they relate to the design, manufacture, marketing, and sale of alcoholic drinks within the brewing and distilling industry.  

Beyond brewing and distilling practical and legislative skills and knowledge, you can gain key business insights which will allow you to work in managerial and professional services within industry. You’ll have the opportunity to choose optional units and explore the fundamental business areas of management, accounting and finance, sustainable development, operations management, and enterprise which can set you up for a wide range of roles and careers upon graduation.   

You’ll gain hands-on experience by utilising our on-site brewery, distillery, and rectification laboratory to support your in-depth scientific learning. This will ensure you build the skills and know-how to perform successfully in industry and make you highly employable in the quickly developing craft brewing and distilling industries upon graduation.  

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship provides you with the unique blend of a high-level education in brewing and distilling and key transferable professional skills, to enable you to enter careers in these industries, including private entrepreneurial ventures upon your graduation. The programme will give you the skills to assess and address both technical and entrepreneurial challenges as they arise in the malting, brewing and distilling industries.  

You’ll learn a broad range of subjects, from malting, brewing and distilling science and chemical engineering to optional units in business studies and production management, to set you up for a variety of careers including malting, brewing, and distilling production, sales, marketing, and technical sales.   
Through the master’s programme, you’ll learn the underlying principles, relevant defining concepts, theories, and methods of the malting, brewing and distilling industries whilst understanding the current and emerging characteristics of and problems faced by industry. You’ll explore the global, regional, and local contexts and structure of industry, and be made aware of the political, legal, ethical, health and safety issues in producing, selling, and marketing alcoholic drinks and beverages.  

You’ll have the opportunity to learn from a comprehensive course structure, whilst also choosing optional courses to customise your learning based on your interests and goals. You’ll develop a broad spectrum of expertise, covering topics in cereal science and technology, yeast science, microbiology, biochemistry, process technology, business strategies, management, food safety, quality control and quality assurance, flavour assessment, and analytical chemistry. You’ll explore policy, legislation, ethical, health and safety issues of concern as they relate to the design, manufacture, marketing, and sale of alcoholic drinks within the brewing and distilling industry.  

Beyond brewing and distilling practical and legislative skills and knowledge, you can gain key business insights which will allow you to work in managerial and professional services within industry. You’ll have the opportunity to choose optional units and explore the fundamental business areas of management, accounting and finance, sustainable development, operations management, and enterprise which can set you up for a wide range of roles and careers upon graduation.   

You’ll gain hands-on experience by utilising our on-site brewery, distillery, and rectification laboratory to support your in-depth scientific learning. This will ensure you build the skills and know-how to perform successfully in industry and make you highly employable in the quickly developing craft brewing and distilling industries upon graduation.  

Admission Requirements

6+
169+
79+
59+
A minimum of honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in a science or engineering subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Relevant work experience will also be considered in support of your application.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,744 GBP
International
28,952 GBP

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