Brewing and Distilling - MSc

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full-time

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About the course

MSc Brewing and Distilling provides you with the unique opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the malting, brewing or distilling industries, or conduct related research. You’ll learn a broad range of subjects, from malting, brewing and distilling science and chemical engineering to optional units in business studies and production management, to set you up for a variety of careers including malting, brewing, and distilling production, sales, marketing, and technical

Entry Requirements

A minimum of honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in a science or engineering subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Relevant work experience will also be considered in support of your application.

Candidates who do not necessarily fulfil the above criteria may wish to instead apply to the Postgraduate Diploma programme.

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Fees

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Where will I study?

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University is a world-leading institution with strong links to international industry driven by our research and innovation in STEM, business and design. With a rich heritage stretching back to 1821, we are a truly global university bringing together scholars and subject matter experts to offer a wide range of Masters courses across full time, part time and online study models. We’re in the top 13% of universities in Europe (QS Europe Rankings 2026), and students at Heriot-Watt have access to pioneering research and teaching, with almost 90% of the university’s research output ranked as world-leading and internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Heriot-Watt is 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for positive graduate outcomes in the 2024 Graduate Outcomes survey. Plus, Heriot-Watt produces the highest percentage of CEOs and Managing Directors in Scotland (Novuna 2025). This is thanks to career-focused degrees and lifetime support from our award-winning careers team.