Overview

What does the course cover?

You will get to actively participate in the maintenance of our 10-hectare vineyards and in the production of our award-winning wine. During your course, you’ll cover all aspects of wine production and related biological sciences, including practical vinegrowing and winemaking, viticulture and oenology theory, wine sensory evaluation and wine analysis. In your final stage of your degree, you will also get to carry out an independent research project.

In order to develop your winemaking skills and gain a deeper understanding of the factors that affect the quality of wine production, you’ll get to select a placement in a commercial winery for the vintage period in your final year of study. This could take place in the UK, Europe or further afield. Some of our students complete their vintage placement in California, where we have developed strong contacts.

Future Opportunities

This Viticulture and Oenology (Hons) course at Plumpton College opens up a wealth of opportunities for you within the industry. You could choose to become a cellar manager, oenologist, research scientist, vineyard manager, wine educator or winemaker.

Alternatively, you could choose to continue your studies to a higher level in Oenology and Viticulture related fields. You’ll be joining our excellent alumni who have gone on to succeed in the growing UK wine industry and across the globe in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, Portugal or USA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Vineyard Establishment

Vineyard Engineering and Operations

Understanding Wine Styles

Wine Sensory Evaluation

Vineyard Management

Wine Production and Analysis

Viticulture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum age: 18

GCSE: 5 x GCSE (C/4) including English, Maths and Science

UCAS points: 104

A-level: BBC

BTEC: DMM

International Baccalaureate: 26

IELTS (for students with English as a second language): Level 6.0 overall with Level 5.5 in writing

WSET: Level 2 Award in Wines

Other: Access to HE Diploma in Science

Tuition Fee

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National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time UK/EU: £4,500

Living costs for Brighton

815 - 1383 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

You’ll be classified as a Further Education or an FE student if you’re studying for your BTEC, City & Guild or A Level type qualifications. Ranging from students aged 16 to mature adult learners (there isn’t an upper age limit).
Higher Education or HE students will be no younger than 18. You’ll be studying for your Bachelor/Foundation/Top-up degrees and will have previously completed FE study.
If you’re looking to study a short course, you won’t normally be eligible for support funds. The cost stated against each course will be the cost you’ll expect to pay – regardless of your circumstance.

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Scholarships Information

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