- Course Dates
- 2 September 2024 - 18 June 2027
- Duration
Full time: 3 years, Part time: 6 years
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
Learn the science and master the art of grape growing and winemaking in the heart of the South Downs
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 the 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.
Why choose us?
- We are the UK Centre of Excellence in Wine education, training, and research.
- We are the only academic provider of studies Viticulture and Oenology at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, in the UK.
- A degree in Viticulture and Oenology is a gateway to a truly international career.
- The degree in Viticulture and Oenology has a focus on the development of practical skills.
- 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).
Entry Requirements
We consider a wide range of Level 3 qualifications with UCAS Tariff points, specifically:
- A Level: three subjects (BCC).
- BTEC National: Extended Diploma (DMM).
- International Baccalaureate: 26 Points overall.
- Access to HE in Chemistry and/or Biology: 104 Points
We also consider alternative qualifications at Level 3, such as OCR Cambridge Technical, AQA Tech-Level, and a range of international qualifications at Level 3 equivalent.
Successful completion of the FdSc Wine Production degree (Pass or above) allows transfer to the final year of this BSc degree.
We also consider applicants with relevant industrial experience if over 21 years of age.
We expect a minimum of five GCSEs, including Mathematics and English at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system), as well as WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Pass or higher).
Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing.
What is it like to be a student on this course?
Financial support, course fees and work experience at Plumpton College
Bursaries
Students aged 18+ studying any of our University Courses could be entitled to financial support depending on eligibility criteria which could help fund travel, accommodation, course equipment, or more.
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Course Fees
Full-time University Course tuition fees are £9,000 per year, or £10,800 for accelerated degrees. Veterinary Physiotherapy tuition fees are £8,000 per year for full-time University Course students.
Tuition fees for part-time University Course students is £4,500 per year.
All University Course students pay a standard facility fee to use communal, non-educational facilities of £150.
Student Finance England provides financial support for students entering higher and postgraduate education in the UK, on behalf of the Government. Learn more here.
Equipment/ PPE
Students studying a University Course may be required to purchase equipment such as a uniform, PPE, or kit before starting their course.
