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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C980

Brewing and Distilling

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£1,820Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Heriot-Watt University is at the forefront of Brewing and Distilling in the UK. Our four-year undergraduate degree is organised in co-operation with senior representatives of the brewing, malting and distilling industries who are members of Heriot-Watt University’s International Centre for Brewing and Distilling. The International Centre for Brewing and Distilling is a unique teaching and research facility on our Edinburgh campus. International tuition fees are £25,808 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Brewing Science and Technology
Distillation Processes and Principles
Malting and Grain Science
Fermentation Microbiology
Quality Control and Analysis
Process Engineering and Operations
Packaging and Product Development
Industrial Practice and Project
UCAS Code:C980
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

including Maths and either Chemistry or Biology at BB for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB must include Maths and either Biology or Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate

29 points

with Higher Level 5 Chemistry or Biology and Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Mathematics and Biology at Higher Level 6 and Chemistry at Higher Level 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,808

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£103,232

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
30%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
97%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University offers Brewing and Distilling as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#287QS World
#41UK Ranking
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