Viticulture & Oenology
Entry requirements
A level
3 A-Levels at BCC grades
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
Learn the science and master the art of grape growing and winemaking in the heart of the South Downs
Learn the art of winemaking in the heart of the burgeoning English wine industry! 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 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.
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)
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4):
Vineyard Establishment
Fundamentals of Wine Science
Vineyard Engineering and Operations
Study and Research Skills
Understanding Wine Styles
Wine Component Analysis
Year 2 (Level 5):
Vineyard Management
Wine Production and Analysis
Winery Engineering and Operations
Research Methods and Statistics
Wine Sales and Social Responsibility
Sparkling Wine Production (elective)
Wine Tourism (elective)
Year 3 (Level 6):
Advanced Viticulture
Advanced Oenology
Research Project
Applied Wine Sensory Evaluation
Work Placement for Wine
Assessment methods
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
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Plumpton College
Wine Production, Viticulture and Oenology
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