BSc (Hons) Viticulture & Oenology

Learn the science and master the art of grape growing and winemaking in the heart of the South Downs

Our BSc (Hons) programme has a strong practical focus, which blends relevant grape and wine science theory with hands-on work experience. Your classroom will include our 10 hectares of vineyards, and the college's commercial winery, where you will develop your skills while helping produce our award-winning still and sparkling wines!

You will be taught by an expert team whose experience and knowledge closely reflects the course modules. The team consists of leading academics, and experienced industry professionals, along with diverse industrial networks to external international experts who deliver guest lectures on individual modules, and career guidance.

Why choose us?

1. We are the UK Centre of Excellence in Wine education, training, and research.
2. We are the only academic provider of studies Viticulture and Oenology at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, in the UK.
3. A degree in Viticulture and Oenology is a gateway to a truly international career.
4. The degree in Viticulture and Oenology has a focus on the development of practical skills.
5. 90% of graduates are employed after 15 months of completion of the degree, and earn more than the average graduate in Agriculture, Food and related studies in the UK (Discover Uni, Office for Students, 2022).

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Vineyard Engineering and Operations (15 credits)
• Understanding Wine Styles (15 credits)
• Wine Component Analysis (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Wine Science (30 credits)
• Vineyard Establishment (30 credits)
• Study and Research Skills (15 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Vineyard Management (30 credits)
• Wine Production and Analysis (30 credits)
• Wine Sales and Social Responsibility (15 credits)
• Winery Engineering and Operations (15 credits)
• Research Methods and Statistics (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• Sparkling Wine Production (15 credits)
• Wine Tourism (15 credits)

Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Work Placement for Wine (15 credits)
• Advanced Oenology (30 credits)
• Advanced Viticulture (30 credits)
• Applied Wine Sensory Evaluation (15 credits)
• Research Project (30 credits)

We consider a wide range of Level 3 qualifications with UCAS Tariff points, specifically:

• A Level: three subjects (BCC).
• BTEC National: Extended Diploma (DMM).
• International Baccalaureate: 26 Points overall.
• Access to HE in Chemistry and/or Biology: 104 Points

We also consider alternative qualifications at Level 3, such as OCR Cambridge Technical, AQA Tech-Level, and a range of international qualifications at Level 3 equivalent.

Successful completion of the FdSc Wine Production degree (Pass or above) allows transfer to the final year of this BSc degree.

We also consider applicants with relevant industrial experience if over 21 years of age.

We expect a minimum of five GCSEs, including Mathematics and English at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system), as well as WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Pass or higher).

Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing.