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Wine Business

Plumpton College

UCAS Code: P500 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Entry requirements


A level

C,D

2 A levels at grade CD (or above)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MPP

UCAS Tariff

56

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

If you’re 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.

1 The UK Centre of Excellence in Wine education, training, and research
2 The only academic provider of wine business degrees at undergraduate level in the UK
3 Practical qualification particularly suited to mature students wishing to transition into the UK wine trade
4 The UK has one of the most dynamic wine trade industries in the world

Modules

This is a unique course to the United Kingdom. The programme is built upon three core themes that run throughout the degree, namely business skills, the UK wine trade and wine appreciation.

The programme structure for a full-time student, completing the course over two years is as follows:
Year 1 - 120 credits (Level 4)
Year 2 - 120 credits (Level 5)

Full module information is available on our website. Below is an outline of the modules per year:
Year 1:
• Study and Research Skills
• The Operation of a Wine Business
• Grape Growing and Winemaking
• Understanding Wine Styles
• Wine Marketing
• UK Wine Business
• Wine Sensory Evaluation
Year 2:
• Independent Enquiry
• Work Placement
• Wines of the World
• Brand Management in the Drinks Industry (elective)
• English Wine and Tourism (elective)
• Wine Sales and Social Responsibility
• Research Methods and Statistics (elective)
• Spirits, Sparkling and Fortified Wines (elective)

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.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,000
per year
Scotland
£9,000
per year
Wales
£9,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Plumpton College

Department:

Wine Business Studies

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