The MSc Brewing and Distilling (Online Distance Learning) from Heriot-Watt University Online is a flexible and industry-focused postgraduate degree designed for professionals and graduates seeking advanced expertise in the science, technology and business of brewing, distilling and malting, delivered entirely online so you can study at your own pace alongside work and other commitments. Drawing on Heriot-Watt’s world-renowned heritage in brewing and distilling education and research, this programme combines scientific rigour with practical, real-world application, covering topics such as cereals and malting, wort boiling and fermentation, distillation and whisky maturation, filtration and packaging, beverage microbiology, and professional management in the food and beverage industries, culminating in an independent MSc research project that develops high-level analytical and problem-solving skills. Through this distance-learning format, learners gain deep specialist knowledge, strengthen research capabilities and enhance professional communication, teamwork and project management skills, preparing them for senior technical, operational and leadership roles across the global brewing, distilling and allied sectors.