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MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship
Heriot-Watt University — Edinburgh, United Kingdom
MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship is a postgraduate Business & Management course at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £29,824 per year and starts in September.
Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Business & Management · £29,824 per year
Intakes: September
This programme combines high-level education in brewing and distilling with key transferable professional skills, preparing graduates for industry careers or entrepreneurial ventures. Students develop expertise in cereal science, yeast science, microbiology, process technology and business strategy. They gain practical experience using on-campus facilities. Optional business modules cover management, accounting and sustainable development. Part-time study is also available. Entry requirements (from the course page): Honours degree at 2:2 or equivalent in a science or engineering subject (Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering); Relevant work experience considered. English language requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (Writing 6.0) (or accepted equivalent). International full-time tuition fee: £29,824 per year (International full-time tuition per year, September 2027 intake.).
Modules
- Cereals, Malting and Mashing
- Wort Boiling and Fermentation
- Strategic Innovation Management
- Distilling and Whisky Maturation
- Business Start-up
- Filtration and Packaging
- Research and Professional Practice
- MSc Research Project in Bioscience
Careers
- Malting, brewing and distilling production
- Sales and marketing
- Technical sales
- Managerial roles in industry
- Professional services to the industry
Frequently asked questions
How long is MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship at Heriot-Watt University?
MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship takes 1 year (Full-time).
How much does MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship at Heriot-Watt University cost?
The listed tuition fee is £29,824 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.
When does MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship start?
Intakes: September.
What level is MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship?
It is a postgraduate course in Business & Management.
What will I study on MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship?
Modules include Cereals, Malting and Mashing, Wort Boiling and Fermentation, Strategic Innovation Management, Distilling and Whisky Maturation, Business Start-up and Filtration and Packaging.
What careers can MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship lead to?
Typical roles include Malting, brewing and distilling production, Sales and marketing, Technical sales, Managerial roles in industry and Professional services to the industry.