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Studying Wine at Plumpton College

If you want to build a career in wine, change direction into a fast-growing industry, or develop specialist expertise, Plumpton College is the place to start. As the UK’s leading provider of wine education, Plumpton offers a unique range of wine degrees, part-time adult courses and CPD training designed around the real needs of the industry.

You can study grape growing, winemaking, wine business, sensory analysis and commercial operations while learning in a working wine environment with access to vineyards, a commercial winery, a research winery, laboratories and a sensory evaluation room

Plumpton’s Wine Division has helped shape the modern English and Welsh wine sector for decades. The college was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its work in wine education and wider impact on the industry, and Plumpton continues to invest in skills, innovation and progression through higher education, adult learning and professional training. 

Wine Funding Opportunities Plumpton College

We know that choosing a wine course is a big investment in your future, so we offer a range of study options to help make it more accessible. Depending on the course, you may be able to explore student finance, payment options or employer support. If you are considering a degree, part-time adult course or CPD training, we encourage you to explore the fees and funding information available for your chosen route.

Plumpton College Scholarship Programme

The Plumpton Wine Scholarships offer a unique opportunity to study wine production or wine business at Plumpton College, the UK’s Centre of Excellence in wine education.

The Plumpton Wine Scholarship covers 50% of tuition fee costs in year 1 and 2 of study.

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Plumpton College Wine Resilience Fund

The Plumpton Wine Resilience Fund initiative delivers fully funded short-course training for the 2026/27 academic year, providing wine businesses and professionals with a unique opportunity to enhance expertise and strengthen their operations during a challenging economic period. 

Subject to eligibility – read the full terms & conditions below.

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Explore our Wine Courses

Turn your passion for wine into a career with our specialist wine courses. As the UK’s centre of excellence for wine education, Plumpton College offers unique opportunities to develop your expertise in viticulture, winemaking, wine business and tasting.

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The Wine Sector

The case for studying wine has never been stronger as the UK sector continues to grow. WineGB’s 2025 Industry Report highlights 1,100+ vineyards, around 240 wineries, and 10.7 million bottles produced from the 2024 vintage. 90% of producers expect to hire in the next three years and forecast full-time equivalent roles to increase by 21% by 2028. (winegb.co.uk)

That growth is part of a much bigger long-term story. WineGB-backed commentary in our National Competency Framework launch says the UK wine industry is predicted to produce more than 40 million bottles annually by 2040, underlining the need for a larger, more highly skilled workforce.

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Why Study Wine at Plumpton College?

Whether you are looking for a full degree, a part-time wine course for adults, or CPD to upskill your team or career, Plumpton offers flexible routes into the industry and onward progression once you are in it.

  • Learn in a real commercial wine environment
    Our 10 hectares of vineyards producing around 40,000 bottles of award-winning still and sparkling wine each year. Students learn in and around a live operation, not just a classroom simulation. 
  • Access specialist facilities
    Our purpose-built Wine Centre includes a commercial winery, research winery, laboratories and a sensory evaluation room, giving students access to the facilities expected in a modern wine education setting.
  • Award-winning reputation and proven impact
    Our wine education work has earned the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, reflecting both educational quality and sector-wide influence.
  • Industry-shaped teaching with strong employer relevance
    Courses are aligned to the National Competency Framework and informed by collaboration with organisations including WineGB and the Vintners’ Company.
  • Degrees, adult courses and CPD in one place
    From full higher education to part-time adult learning and specialist professional development, we offer progression routes for every stage of a wine career.
  • A college championing the future of wine careers
    In 2024, we launched National Wine Careers Week, helping raise awareness of the UK wine sector and the exciting career opportunities it offers. Our courses are designed around the technical, commercial and leadership skills the industry needs.