Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Brewing and Distilling draft

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Brewing and Distilling provides students with scientific knowledge in brewing and distilling, including fermentation, distillation, analysis, and beverage regulations. Taught through lectures and labs, the part-time program takes 9 months to complete and prepares graduates for careers in various roles within the brewing and distilling industry. Upon completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Brewing and Distilling or demonstration of relevant experience, individuals can earn the Diploma (Add On).

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Brewing and Distilling offers students who have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Brewing and Distilling, or those who can demonstrate relevant prior learning, the opportunity to obtain the Diploma (Add On) through taking modules in science related to Brewing and Distilling, including Microbiology, Fermentation, Distillation, and Analysis; and also Beverage Regulatory Affairs; and modules in Evaluation of Beers and Draughts, and Spirits and Liquors, which includes consumer and service elements delivered from colleagues in the School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology.

Outline:

The program's content covers the following areas:

• Microbiology
• Fermentation
• Distillation
• Analysis
• Beverage Regulatory Affairs
• Evaluation of Beers and Draughts
• Spirits and Liquors
The program is structured as follows:
• Semester 1: Lectures and labs on Mondays from 9:00-17:30

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members from the School of Food Science and Environmental Health. The teaching methods include lectures, labs, and tutorials.

Careers:

Graduates of the program may find employment in a variety of roles, including:

• Brewer
• Cellar brewer
• Distiller
• Beverage technician
• Cellar manager
• Beverage quality controller
• Laboratory technician
• Beverage entrepreneur
• Innovation specialist
• New product development scientist
• Maltster
• Packaging operative
• Keg operative
• Process operative

Other:

The program is offered part-time and takes 9 months to complete.

Tuition Fees: €4,650 HCI funding available