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PostgraduateMSc

Brewing and Distilling

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£28,056Per Year (Intl)
£12,344Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the MSc Brewing and Distilling provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Overview of Programme MSc Brewing and Distilling provides you with the unique opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the malting, brewing or distilling industries, or conduct related research. You’ll learn a broad range of subjects, from malting, brewing and distilling science and chemical engineering to optional units in business studies and production management, to set you up for a variety of careers including malting, brewing, and distilling production, sales, marketing, and technical sales. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from a comprehensive course... International tuition fees are £28,056 per year, home/UK fees are £12,344 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 and Distilling Science Fundamentals
Cereal Science and Malting Technology
Yeast Biology and Fermentation Processes
Analytical Chemistry for Alcoholic Beverages
Process Engineering and Production Management
Food Safety
Quality Assurance and Legislation
Flavour Assessment and Sensory Evaluation
Research Methods and Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic63

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,056

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£28,056

Home Student Fee

£12,344

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
30%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Heriot-Watt University

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