Brewing & Distilling - Grangegorman

What is... Brewing and Distilling?

Have you an interest in Brewing and Distilling? Whether you have experience working in this sector or are completely new to this area, this programme allows participants to obtain a formal qualification for future employment in the drinks industry in Ireland or abroad. It includes modules on the technical aspects of brewing and distilling, appreciation of spirits and beers, beverage analysis, microbiology and regulation and the opportunity to acquire hands-on practical experience in these disciplines in our new facilities on the Grangegorman campus.



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 our creation, innovation and entrepreneurship module; which may afford interested participants the opportunity to consider a career as a beverage entrepreneur. Students will take 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.



The MSc in Brewing & Distilling 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.

Module listing:

Year One

Semester 1

Advanced Brewing & Food Microbiology [Mandatory]

Beverage Research Methodology [Mandatory]

Brew & Distilling Work Practice [Mandatory]

Brewery Operations [Mandatory]

Brewing & Distilling Dissertation [Mandatory]

Brewing, Fermentation & Distilling [Mandatory]

Evaluation of Beers and Draught Dispense Management [Mandatory]

Evaluation of Spirits and Liqueurs [Mandatory]



Semester 2

Beverage analysis [Mandatory]

Science of Distilling [Mandatory]

Beverage Industry Regulatory Affairs [Mandatory]

Brewing & Distilling Dissertation [Mandatory]

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.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.

How to Apply

Applications for this course are now open.



Apply Online - FULL-TIME EU

Applications will open in January 2025 for Non-EU applicants.



In the interim, you can express your interest for this course by completing a form from our website.



For further information, please visit How To Apply (see "Application Weblink" above).

1 year full-time, blended delivery.



Schedule

Delivery of this MSc. Not all of the designated weeks outlined in Figure 1 will have laboratory practicals, and hybrid lectures will be delivered (in-class, live-streamed and recorded) where possible. The work practice module (6 weeks or 30 days) can be taken part-time in semester 1 and/or semester 2 and/or over the summer months.



Semester 1

Monday 9am-5:30pm Lectures & Labs

Tuesday 9am-5pm Research Project

Wednesday 9am-5pm Research Project

Thursday 12pm-5pm Lectures & Labs

Friday 9am-3pm Lectures & Labs



Semester 2

Monday 11am-3 pm Lectures & Labs

Tuesday 9am-5pm Research Project

Wednesday 9am-5pm Research Project

Thursday 12pm-4pm Lectures & Labs

Friday 9am-3pm Lectures & Labs

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