Brewing & Distilling - Grangegorman

What is... Brewing and Distilling?

This programme allows participants to obtain a formal qualification for future employment in the drinks industry in Ireland or abroad.



The MSc in Brewing & Distilling (Add-On) is a special purpose programme run over one calendar year. It is comprised of 13 modules, 5 of which are completed in the first semester, 5 of which are completed in the second semester, with three modules which run across the academic year.



Students will complete a beverage research methodology module and a brewing and distilling dissertation.

Module listing:

Year One

Semester 1

Beverage Research Methodology [Mandatory]

Brewing & Distilling Dissertation [Mandatory]



Semester 2

Brewing & Distilling Dissertation [Mandatory]

Minimum Entry Requirements?

Applications for this add-on programme will be considered from applicants who have completed;



TU267 Brewing and Distilling (PG Dip) or TU267A Brewing and Distilling (Add-On).

How to Apply

Applications for this course are now open.



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1 year full-time, blended delivery.



Schedule

The Research Project will be carried out for two days in teaching weeks and full weeks for the rest of the 3 semesters. Hybrid delivery will be available for some Beverage Research Methodology lectures in Semester 1.

Commencement Date: September 2025.

What are my career opportunities?

Many employment opportunities exist for graduates of the MSc in Science in Brewing & Distilling. Examples of these titles include:

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