Wine Division

Plumpton Wine Division courses run in partnership with the Royal Agricultural University

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.

The UK wine industry is one of the fastest growing and most successful in the agricultural sector, so if you're interested in pursuing a career in this growing and in demand sector with a wealth of exciting opportunities, consider one of Plumpton College's degree courses, apprenticeships or part-time courses.

Welcoming students from all over the world, Plumpton offers degrees from level 4-7, all validated by the RAU, and is one of the only institutes in the world to offer this level of academic and vocational education, all taught in the English language.

Forging the next generation in the industry: Education and training is the key to fostering the vineyard managers, winemakers and marketers to fulfil the demands of an ever-expanding industry. WineGB estimates an increase from the current 2,000 employed to approximately 24,000 by 2040. The industry is not only offering great career paths and creating many job opportunities but providing a significant boost to rural employment and the local economy.

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Wine Degree Courses

Wine Apprenticeships

Wine Part-Time Courses

Plumpton Estate Wine

14-16 Courses

16+ Courses

University Courses

BA (Hons) International Wine Business Bachelor's degree (validated by the Royal Agricultural University)
BSc (Hons) Viticulture & Oenology Bachelor's degree (validated by the Royal Agricultural University)
FdA Wine Business Foundation degree (validated by the Royal Agricultural University)
FdSc Wine Production Foundation degree (validated by the Royal Agricultural University)
MSc Viticulture & Oenology Master's degree (validated by the Royal Agricultural University)

Part Time Courses

Intensive Principles of Wine Sensory Entry Level
Principles of Wine Business 3 Day Course
Wines & Spirits - Intensive WSET Level 2 Award
WineSkill Principles of Sparkling Winemaking WineSkills
WineSkills Intensive Principles of Vinegrowing Intensive 1 Week Course
WineSkills Principles of Vinegrowing Extensive
WineSkills Principles of Winemaking Extensive
WineSkills Principles of Winemaking Intensive 1 week course
WSET Award in Wines WSET Level 4 Diploma

Apprenticeships

Crop Technician (Viticulture) Apprenticeship Level 3

Plumpton Wine Division Facilities

Studying at Plumpton gives you the chance to enjoy time at the heart of the South East of England’s wine production industry.

We’ve got 10 hectares of vineyards producing 40,000 bottles of award-winning still and sparkling wines each year at Plumpton.

We’ve also got a purpose-built Plumpton Wine Centre which includes a commercial winery, research winery, laboratories and a sensory evaluation room for you to experience. Combined with our team of international expert lecturers, you’ll certainly gain an excellent all-round experience at Plumpton.

Plumpton College is one of the only institutes in the world to offer this level of academic and vocational education in the English language.