Overview

The quickly developing craft industry, both in brewing and distilling, requires graduates with knowledge of modern instrumentation and this Brewing and Distilling online programme at Heriot-Watt University will ensure you build the skills and know-how required to perform successfully in the industry.

Key Features

The online programme can be started at any time of year but runs on a six month learning cycle with materials issued in January and July.

Two assignments are due at the end of April and October and final examinations take place during the first week of June and December.

One course, Project and Practical Studies, involves attendance at a two-week summer school held every two years in Edinburgh.

Accreditation

The Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD) offers MSc graduates the opportunity for exemption from the Diploma in Brewing or the Diploma in Distilling should they, later in their career, wish to undertake the CIBD Master Brewer or Master Distiller qualifications. Students from the programme can join the CIBD at a reduced student rate and can access the continuing professional development and networking organised by the CIBD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Raw Materials and Wort Preparation

Fermentation Technology and Product Analysis

Project Studies

Distillation and Whisky Maturation

Filtration and Packaging

Production Management for Brewing and Distilling

Research Project

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Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

Unless the course page advises otherwise, international students must apply at least 6 weeks before teaching is due to begin.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

For MSc entry, candidates must hold a First or Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualification from a British or overseas university in a science or engineering subject (for example, Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering).

For Diploma entry, candidates must hold a degree, preferably at Honours level, in an appropriate subject as defined above. Candidates who do not necessarily fulfil the above criteria may wish to apply to the Diploma programme. All such cases are given individual consideration.

Tuition Fees

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5955 GBP / year

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5955 GBP / year

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Additional Details

£1133 per course, £2472 dissertation

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