Brewing & Distilling - Grangegorman

What is... Brewing and Distilling?

This Postgraduate Certificate includes modules on the technical aspects of brewing and distilling, and the opportunity to acquire hands-on practical experience in these disciplines, in our new micro-brewery/distillery at TU Dublin Grangegorman.



In addition, students will learn the process of product development and sensory analysis and will make their own bespoke beverage (concept through to final product). This is coupled with an introduction to the ‘business world’ through a creation, innovation and entrepreneurship module; which may afford interested participants the opportunity to consider a career as a beverage entrepreneur.



Alternatively, this Postgraduate Certificate may serve as the basis for future employment in the drinks sector or further postgraduate research in the area of brewing and distilling in TU Dublin. Students will also have the opportunity to attend guest lectures from industry experts and visit companies on day trips. Moreover, students will also grow their network of contacts and gain ‘real-life’ experience through a work placement/practice module.

Module listing:

Year One

Semester 1

Brew & Distilling Work Practice [Mandatory]

Brewery Operations [Mandatory]

Brewing, Fermentation & Distilling [Mandatory]



Semester 2

Creation, Innovation & Entrepreneurship [Mandatory]

Brew & Distilling Work Practice [Mandatory]

Beverage Product Development [Mandatory]

Minimum Entry Requirements?

Level 8 (NFQ) or higher degree in Science, Food, Engineering or Business.



Candidates with other equivalent qualifications and/or relevant industrial experience combined with suitable prior learning, both academic and professional, may be considered if deemed appropriate by the TU Dublin RPL Policy.



Or international equivalent as deemed appropriate by TU Dublin. International students must have evidence of a English language proficiency e.g. IELTS 6.0

How to Apply

Applications will open in February 2025 To apply see "Application Weblink" above.



Non-EU Students

Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, are not eligible to apply for part time programs that are delivered on-campus. Applications for part time courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.

1 year part-time, online, on campus delivery.



Schedule

Delivery will be blended: 2 on site days in Semester 1. 1 day on site and 1 day online or hyflex (can be attended on campus or online) in semester 2.



There is flexibility regarding completion of the work practice module in semester 1 and/or semester 2, or during the summer months.



Semester 1

2 day of lectures/labs. Practicals will take place onsite in Grangegorman. Practical classes will be 0.5 days during term, with the exception of when industry visits are scheduled. Students will have advance notice of industry visits.



Thursday

Lab: 9:00-12:00

Lecture: 12:00-14:00



Friday

Tutorial: 11:00-12:00

Lecture: 12:00-14:00

Tutorial: 14:00-15:00

Lab: 15:00-18:00



Semester 2

1 day of lectures online or hyflex teaching (can be attended in class or online). Additional (optional) industry visits will be provided for interested/available students.



Thursday

Lecture: 9:00-13:00

Lab: 13:00-16:00



Friday

Tutorial: 9:00-11:00



Work Practice Module (Semester 1 &/or Semester 2)

Students will undertake placement/work practice for 30 days or 6 weeks either part-time (integrated into semester 1 or semester 2) or in a block at the end of term, with an industry partner or stakeholder.



There are two options available to complete the brewing and distilling work practice module:

1. Students will have the opportunity to seek out and secure an internship in a suitable company, with the help of their work practice coordinator. Notably, students will have the option of completing their internship outside of Ireland as an Erasmus student.



2. Students will also have the opportunity to complete their work practice module in their existing work place, if it is deemed as suitable by the work practice coordinator. Examples would include drinks sector companies such as a brewery, distillery, malting company etc.

Applications will open in February 2025.