Overview

The Brewing and Distilling MSc degree from Heriot-Watt University Dubai 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.

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

Key facts:

The Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) offer graduates the opportunity for exemption from the Diploma in Brewing, or Diploma in Distilling should they, later in their career, wish to undertake the IBD Master Brewer or Master Distiller qualification through the IBD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Professional Practice

Cereals, Malting and Mashing

Distilling and Whisky Maturation

Filtration and Packaging

MSc Research Project

Wort Boiling and Fermentation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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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

Minimum of 2:2 honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in cognate and semi-cognate subject area.

Corporate (or chartered) membership of relevant professional institutions will also be considered.

For PG Diploma level entry applicants must have:

Third class honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate subject area PLUS 2 years of relevant experience at an appropriate level completed post qualification.
Cognate or semi-cognate ordinary degree PLUS 3-4 years of relevant experience at an appropriate level following graduation.
Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements or have no formal academic qualifications will be considered individually based on their CV and interview. Admission via this route will be at the discretion of the Director of Admissions and the number of successful applicants will be restricted.

Tuition Fees

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5955 GBP / year

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5955 GBP / year

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Additional Details

£1175 per course, £2510 dissertation

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