Wines of the World

CPD Short Specialised Course

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This module enables students to critically evaluate the production, style, quality and trading methods of many of the world’s principal wine styles. Students will learn the theory underpinning many of the most successful wine regions of the world and this will be supported by in-depth practical tasting exercises.

This module will include:

Wines of France; including Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, Beaujolais, the Loire and Alsace.
Wines of Europe; including Italy, Spain, Germany and Portugal.
Wines from the rest of the world; including Australia, California, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and New Zealand.
Speciality wines; including rosé, ethical, skin-ferment and modified wines.
Wine production factors: location, climate, soil, grape variety, production, and maturation.
Trade and legal structures: trade bodies, relevant legislation and pricing.
Principal organoleptic characteristics: appearance, nose, taste, degree of maturity, style and quality.

The outcomes of this module:

Evaluate the key factors affecting the production, style, quality and commercial value of the principal European wines of the world.
Describe and analyse the organoleptic characteristics of the principal examples of European wines of the world.
Evaluate the key factors affecting the production, style, quality and commercial value of the principal wines from the rest of the world beyond Europe.
Describe and analyse the organoleptic characteristics of the principal examples of wines from the rest of the world beyond Europe.

Course details

Dates & Location	Tuesday 10th September 2024 - Wednesday 21st May 2025 9:00am - 11:45am
Duration	This course is delivered at Plumpton College one half day per week.
UCAS Details	Typically full time university students will study 120 credits per year. Please note, you can do up to 45 credits of CPD short courses per academic year. If you would like to do more you will need to register on one of our degree programmes, either full time or part time. If you want to do one of these CPD short courses for upskilling, you can apply today. If you would like to gain credit with the intention of later studying the full degree, please speak a member of our admissions team (enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk / 01273 890 454) first to ensure you meet the full course entry criteria. If you apply for interest upskilling only and don’t want to earn UCAS point and work towards the Plumpton Diploma, make your payment today. Alternatively, if you do want to work towards UCAS points and the Plumpton Diploma please check entry requirements before you pay and tick the box for working towards UCAS points.
Costs	Each semester costs £1,250 plus £110 material fees.

Entry Requirements

Applicable to each module

GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)
GCSE English at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)

The following qualifications are recommended prior to applying:

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Pass)
Level 3 qualification such as A Level (two subjects)
BTEC Extended Diploma (MPP)
Access to HE in a related subject
We also consider applicants with relevant industry experience if over 21 years of age.
Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing.

Applicants wishing to progress onto an undergraduate course would need to meet the minimum entry criteria for that specific course which typically includes a Level 3 qualification with UCAS Tariff points (56 points and above).