Plumpton College
UCAS Code: P510 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
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3 A Levels required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
This programme is currently under review, if you are interested in wine business please refer to the Foundation degree in Wine Business (FdA Wine Business 2 year degree with top-up option).
This degree course in International Wine Business and management is designed to develop students into industry-ready professionals by providing comprehensive knowledge of the global wine industry, from production to business management. The programme integrates key areas such as marketing, finance, people management, entrepreneurship, management and leadership, and grape growing and winemaking, ensuring a holistic education.
The degree provides graduates with the tools to succeed in a range of roles, including international wine trade, business management, and human resources, with a strong emphasis on people management and leadership, essential for operating in a dynamic, global market. If you’re looking to work in the wine trade or start your own wine-related business, this degree is your first step. The course will offer a fascinating insight into the UK and international wine trade as well as developing a range of business skills and an in-depth understanding of the principal wines of the world. Topics include sustainability and the visitor economy, wine tourism, people management and business acumen. You will also learn about the foundation of wine production to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge to provide accurate supply chain and financial management advise within the work place.
The course team consists of leading academics, and experienced industry professionals, along with diverse industrial networks to external international experts who deliver guest lectures on individual modules. Through lunch and learn initiatives you will have opportunities to connect with former alumni and industry experts to provide you with key networking opportunities and further career guidance.
**Why study at Plumpton?**
- We are the UK Centre of Excellence in Wine education, training, and research and winner of the prestigious Queen's Award 2024.
- Our 800-acre Sussex estate with its commercial winery is the perfect location for an immersive learning experience.
- We have been training wine traders, winemakers and viticulturalists for over 40 years.
- Our graduates are in high profile and successful professional roles across the world.
- Our degrees are quality assured by the University of Greenwich (TEF Gold).
**Progression opportunities and furthering your career**
This degree will set you up to enter the world of work immediately after graduation through transferrable skills acquired during a work placement. Our alumni works across the world in areas such as wine trade (import/export), consultancy, management and hospitality industries. Jobs include business development managers, drinks industry consultants, retail and brand managers.
**What subjects do I need to get into the world of global wine business and management?**
We consider a range of previous qualification at Level 3 including subjects such as sciences, economics, hospitality, travel and tourism, statistics, life sciences, media and marketing. Please refer to our minimum entry criteria or visit us at an online or on campus open event.
Modules
You can expect to study a range of different modules over the duration of the course. These are designed to introduce you to principles of business and marketing through to understanding the wine industry and the production process involved in producing, marketing and trading wine.
Modules include (subject to change) -
Principles of Wine Business and Marketing
Study Skills and Business Numeracy
The Operation of a Wine Business
Grape to Glass: wine production
Understanding Wine Styles
Introduction to the Global Wine Industry
Work Placement (in second year of course)
Strategic Management for Global Wine Business
Wine Tourism, Sustainability, and the Visitor Economy
Wine Sales and Social Responsibility
Research Methods and Business Auditing
Finance, Accounting, and Wine Legislation
Research Project (in the final year of study - 30 credits)
Consumer Behaviour and Product Innovation
Note: Modules are subject to review and not all modules may be available. Please speak to a member of the Teaching Team for more information.
Assessment methods
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods which may include writing reports, performing data analysis, practical exams (e.g., tastings), and coursework such as essays, case study analysis and presentations. In your final year of study, you will have the opportunity to submit a research dissertation (30 credits).
You can speak to the Course Leader for a full list of assessments.
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