English Wine & Sustainability

This module has a distinct focus on the English wine industry. Students will examine the history, establishment and structure of the English wine production business. Also investigated will be key producers and recent developments in the industry. The various areas of sustainability and its growing importance to the wine business will also be studied with a particular focus on the English wine industry.

This module will include:

• History of the English wine production industry.
• Wine production regulatory frameworks.
• Industry structure, business models and key producer analysis.
• Marketing and trade bodies.
• Markets for English wine.
• Trends and industry developments.
• Tastings of key varieties.
• Industry definitions and history of sustainability in the wine trade.
• Types of sustainability (environmental, economic and social) and their relative importance to the wine trade.
• Factors affecting the adoption of sustainability practices in the wine trade.

The outcomes of this module:

• Identify, analyse and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the English wine industry.
• Identify, analyse and evaluate a form of sustainability and review its current role in the English wine industry.
• Recommend how the English wine industry can implement best practice relating to their sustainability channel based upon a successful international wine industry.

Applicable to each module

• GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)
• GCSE English at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)

The following qualifications are recommended prior to applying:

• WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Pass)
• Level 3 qualification such as A Level (two subjects)
• BTEC Extended Diploma (MPP)
• Access to HE in a related subject
• We also consider applicants with relevant industry experience if over 21 years of age. 
• Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing.

Applicants wishing to progress onto an undergraduate course would need to meet the minimum entry criteria for that specific course which typically includes a Level 3 qualification with UCAS Tariff points (56 points and above).

Course Cost

£1,275 for the full course.