Viticulture and Oenology (Hons) Plumpton College

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.