- Duration
Full time: 2 years, Part time: 4 years
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
Passionate about the wine industry? You’ve certainly come to the right place. With the finest facilities and courses available in the UK, you’ll be able to gain all of the knowledge you’ll need to be successful in this highly competitive global industry.
If you’re looking to work in the wine trade or start your own wine-related business, this programme is ideal for you. Over the course of two years this vocational degree will offer a fascinating insight into the UK wine trade as well as developing a range of business skills and an in-depth understanding of the principal wines of the world.
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?
- The UK Centre of Excellence in Wine education, training, and research.
- The only academic provider of wine business degrees at undergraduate level in the UK.
- Practical qualification particularly suited to mature students wishing to transition into the UK wine trade.
- The UK has one of the most dynamic wine trade industries in the world.
Entry Requirements
We consider a wide range of Level 3 qualifications with UCAS Tariff points, specifically:
- A Level: two subjects (CD).
- BTEC National: Extended Diploma (MPP).
- International Baccalaureate: 24 Points overall.
- Access to HE in Business: 56 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.
We also consider applicants with relevant industrial experience if over 21 years of age.
We expect GCSE 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).
Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing.
What is it like to be a student on this course?
Bursaries
Students aged 18+ studying any of our University Courses could be entitled to financial support depending on eligibility criteria which could help fund travel, accommodation, course equipment, or more.
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Course Fees
Depending on your course, you will pay a set tuition fee per academic year.
| University Course | Fee per academic year |
| Undergraduate full time* | £9,000 |
| Undergraduate part time | £4,500 |
| Sandwich year out | £1,500 |
| Accelerated degree full time | £10,800 |
| Postgraduate full time | £12,300 (whole course) |
Student Finance England provides financial support for students entering higher and postgraduate education in the UK, on behalf of the Government. Learn more here.
*Please note tuition fees for the BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy degree is £8,000 per academic year (full time).
Changes to tuition fees from 2025/26. Learn more here.
Equipment/ PPE
Students studying a University Course may be required to purchase equipment such as a uniform, PPE, or kit before starting their course.
