Study for this industry-leading Diploma in Wines through semester block release. Build expert-level wine knowledge and understanding through blocks of consecutive-day study and hone your tasting skills through an immersive classroom experience.
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Block Release
The Level 4 Diploma in Wines
WSET's flagship Diploma will arm you with specialist-level understanding of the world of wine. Diploma graduates are recognised throughout the world as authoritative wine experts. The course not only develops advanced product knowledge but will also hone your research and analysis abilities, skills which will continue to be hugely valuable to you in the future whether you're in the trade or a serious enthusiast.
For more details about the Diploma course content, please see the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines course page.
Semester Delivery
Semester courses split the six units of the Diploma into two separate semesters. This has the benefit of allowing you to spread the cost and commitment of the Diploma over two years. You must enrol for and complete the study hours for Semester One before you can enrol on Semester Two. However, you are not required to have received your results or passed all the examinable units of Semester One before you enrol on Semester Two.
Block Release Courses
This course format has been designed for people who are able to dedicate several blocks of time for consecutive-day classroom attendance. It's a popular choice for international students, as well as those with irregular schedules who find it hard to dedicate a specific day each week to attend classes. This course format can also be studied in Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin.
Attendance and examinations
Course dates:
4-7 September 2023
Block A: 4 days
3 & 4 October 2023
Block B: 2 days
6–10 November 2023
Block C: 5 days
Examination dates:
2 October 2023
D1 Examination
24 October 2023
D2 Examination
24 January 2024
D4 & D5 Examinations
Booking conditions and study materials
Eligibility requirements
This course is only available to those who have passed the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (previously known as the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits or WSET Advanced Certificate). We do not accept any other previous learning for enrolment on this course.
Please be sure that you hold this qualification before you book, as failure to meet these requirements may result in loss of booking and an administrative cancellation fee.
Study materials:
All study materials for the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines are digital only, meaning you can take them with you wherever you go on your phone, laptop or tablet. You will receive access to your online course materials at least one month prior to the course start date.
English language skills
While many people successfully complete the Diploma in their second or third language, a strong grasp of written English is required for this course - assessment for the Diploma requires an ability to write long- and short-form answers.
Students whose first language is not English are recommended to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or be able to demonstrate an equivalent ability level. If you have any concerns about your English language skills, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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