Overview

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

Key Features

MSc programmes in Brewing and Distilling at Heriot-Watt University last for one year (September to August inclusive) and include a substantial research project.

Our series of ‘Fit for work’ events held on campus include seminars, talks, networking and recruitment exercises and involve a range of industry professionals from graduates with their own companies, to representatives from the major breweries and distilling companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cereals, Malting and Mashing

Wort Boiling and Fermentation

Distilling and Whisky Maturation

Filtration and Packaging

Critical Analysis and Research Preparation

Research project (MSc only)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-08-08 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline is for Scottish and RUK students.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Science Food Technology View 25 other Masters in Food Technology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

24520 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24520 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

9760 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9760 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

Part time fees:

UK/EU: £4,500

Overseas: £10,404

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Brewing and Distilling.

Available Scholarships

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