Program Overview
The Brewing and Distilling at Heriot-Watt University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Brewing and Distilling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,570 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Brewing and Distilling programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Alcohol Beverage Technology
- Cereals, Malting and Mashing
- Wort Boiling, Fermentation and Beer Maturation
- Distilled Spirit Production and Maturation
- Filtration and Packaging of Alcohol Beverages
- Management in the Food and Beverage Industries
- Research Project (MSc only)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry 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).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,570 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,570 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Heriot-Watt University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Heriot-Watt University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 12 months