Malting is the process of readying barley for use in brewing. Brewing is the process by which beer is produced. Distilling is the fermentation and purification process for the production of distilled spirits, including whiskey and brandy. The malting, brewing and distilling industry in Ireland is experiencing rapid growth.
Course Structure
Successful malting, brewing and distilling requires the application of both scientific and engineering principles. This four-year course, which is the first undergraduate malting, brewing and distilling degree in Ireland, equips students with the necessary scientific knowledge and instrumentation competencies to work in the malting, brewing and distilling industry. Combined with modules in product development, marketing and regulatory affairs, graduates will be ideally qualified to work in these expanding industries. The course incorporates an industry work placement in Year 3 and a research project in Year 4.
Is this course for you?
Would you like to work in one of Ireland's fastest growing, innovative and most exciting industries? Would you like to develop skills in science, engineering, business and entrepreneurship while enjoying a real world' focused, applied course? Are you passionate about a future career which can take you all over the world? If so, then Ireland's first honours degree in Brewing and Distilling is for you. With expert lecturers, leading-edge facilities, site visits, a six-month work placement and industry expert input from the first year, this unique course is for those who want to design their own way.
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Special Features:
This is the first course of its kind in Ireland designed specifically to meet the demands of a growing industry.
Professional recognition - successful completion of this course allows exemption from the Brewing and Distilling Diploma level examinations to sit the Master level professional qualifications of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) within the brewing and distilling industry.
Industry-based work placement.
Access to brewing and distilling facilities as part of the course.
Collaboration with industry.
Exit Awards: Higher Certificate in Science in Brewing Science ( 6) at the end of Year 2 and Bachelor of Science in Brewing Science ( 7) at the end of Year 3.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Chemistry 1 (M)
Quantitative Methods 2 (M)
Fundamental Biology (M)
Animal and Human Biology (M)
Laboratory Science (M)
Chemistry 2 (M)
Physics 1 (M)
Current Concepts in Brewing and Distilling Science (M)
Quantitative Methods 1 (M)
Physics 2 (Physics for 1st science students semester 2) (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Fundamentals of Microbiology 1 (M)
Quantitative Methods and Quality Control 2 (M)
Analytical Techiques for Brewing and Distilling (M)
Analytical Chromatographic Techniques for Brewing and Distilling (M)
Biochemistry Biomolecules (M)
Biochemistry Metabolism (M)
Mechanical and Electrical Technology in Brewing and Distilling (M)
Fundamentals of Microbiology 2 (M)
Quantitative Methods and Quality Control 1 (M)
Malt, Water, Hops and Yeast – Brewing and Distilling Raw Materials (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
Brewery and Distillery Engineering (M)
Work Placement Brewing and Distilling (M)
Environmental Management (M)
Research Methods for Brewing and Distilling (M)
The Brewing Process (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 4
Semester 7
Semester 8
Distillation and Distilled Spirits Production (M)
Beverage Packaging (M)
Legislation (M)
Food Fermentation (M)
Management in the Brewing and Distilling Industry (M)
Law for Brewing and Distilling 2 (M)
Quality Management for Brewers and Distillers (M)
Marketing and New Product Innovation (M)
Post-distillation Downstream Processing (M)
Research Project in Brewing and Distilling (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
2H5 & 4O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7
Mathematics O6/H7
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates can progress to MSc and PhD courses at SETU or other third level Institutes or research centres.
What exemptions will I receive?
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Notes
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What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Graduates will be skilled brewing and distilling experts and will gain employment in a variety of roles in the brewing and distilling industries including production, laboratory and technical work, quality assurance or product development, in large or small scale breweries or distilleries. Graduates may even start their own company. Skills can be used globally so there are endless international opportunities.
