International Wine Business (QA only), BA (Plumpton College)

University of Greenwich

United Kingdom, London

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University of Greenwich

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

P500

Campuses

Plumpton College

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

International Wine Business (QA only), BA (Plumpton College)

About

Gain a fascinating insight into the UK wine trade as well as developing a range of business skills and an in-depth understanding of the principal wines of the world.

If you’re looking to work in the wine trade or start your own wine-related business, this programme is ideal for you. Covering a practical and theoretical understanding of wine and the wine industry, it’s an excellent combination of lectures, practical wine tasting, work experience, an independent project and the opportunity to visit European vineyards.

You will learn how to interpret information relating to the production and markets of wines of the world and develop a practical understanding of these products; obtain a knowledge of core business skills and apply these to UK wine industry scenarios as well as gaining work placement experience and developing industry links with the UK wine industry.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic entry requirements

Applicants who have completed the national schooling system typically require foundation, please refer to UGIC.

For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at school/college to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

English Program Requirements

Language entry requirements

For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

Career

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

Students are required to complete a work placement as part of their foundation degree. They can select to work in any appropriate domestic or international wine business (such as a producer, supplier, importer or retailer) of their choosing.For example, previous students have worked for the likes of Ridgeview Wine Estate, Rathfinny Wine Estate, Bibendum PLB, Liberty Wines, Liv-ex, Majestic Wines, Butlers Wine Cellar and Waitrose.

How long is my placement?

Students must undertake a placement lasting at least 100 hours, which is related to a credit rated course at Level 5.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

With the UK being seen as the most dynamic of world wine markets, UK wine qualifications are certainly held in high regard. You’ll have many opportunities to network directly in the wine industry throughout your course – opening up job opportunities for you after graduation. Many of our successful graduates have gone on to very rewarding careers: business development manager, global wine buyer, independent retailer or sommelier. You can also choose to continue your studies and top up to your BA (Hons) International Wine Business qualification.

Do you provide employability services?

We offer impartial careers guidance to all of our students, email careers@plumpton.ac.uk to explore your next step or to book an appointment – we’re here to help.