30 monthsProgramme duration
12,315 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
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
Master's
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
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.
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