WSET Diploma format

The course is modular and runs over two years (from September 2010 to June 2012). It comprises six units:

You must pass all six units. Unit Two must be attempted before any other units. Timings and assessments with Winematters are as follows:

Unit

Credits

Method of Assessment

Notes and Timing

Unit One

12

1 Coursework Assignment

One report or essay of 3000 words. The topic will be published on the WSET website in June 2011 and must be submitted in November 2011. Another topic will be available for submission in April 2012.

1 Closed Book Examination (in the form of a Case Study) (75 minutes)

20 days before the exam in early March 2012 the WSET will publish a Case Study Brief which candidates will research. The exam requires answers to a specific question(s) related to the brief. Candidates will be expected to write approximately 1000 – 1500 words. Detailed information on both the U1 exams can be found in the Candidate Assessment Guide at: www.wsetglobal.com.

Unit Two

6

100 question multiple-choice exam (90 minutes)

We will offer this exam in January 2011

Unit Three

 

30

2 Tasting Papers (60 minutes each)

Each paper has 2 groups of 3 wines (12 wines in total).

This exam can only be taken in January and June on fixed dates. Each part must be passed. We will offer this exam in June 2012

1 Theory Paper (3 hours)

This currently involves answering 5 questions

This exam can only be taken in January and June on fixed dates. Each part must be passed. We will offer this exam in June 2012

Unit Four

6

1 Tasting/Theory paper (1 hr)

This consists of 3 spirits one 30 minutes theory question – marks will be divided 50/50 between the tasting question and the theory question. This exam can be taken in March, June and November on fixed dates. We will offer this exam in November 2011.

Unit Five

3

1 Tasting/Theory paper (1 hr)

Format as for Unit Four. We will offer this exam in March 2011.

Unit Six

3

1 Tasting/Theory paper (1 hour)

Format as for Units Four. We will offer this exam in June 2011.

 

The WSET Diploma with Winematters

Winematters will continue to offer the following advantages:

Our course currently runs from Wolfson College, a graduate college in North Oxford with ample free parking. By offering a combination of evening and all-day courses we both maximise the frequency of our tasting sessions and also reduce the requirement to take time off work. Our exams are also held at Wolfson College, what will be by then an intimate and familiar environment. The small group size allows for plenty of discussion and encourages a high degree of personal support.

We begin the WSET Diploma in September which gives four months’ study before attempting U2 and a full six months before the first tasting exam. Because of this early start our students then enjoy at least three months between each subsequent unit.

Winematters provides all the 5* recommended WSET Study material and our own supporting study material. Our mock exams for each Unit gives candidates a ‘real life’ opportunity to experience exam conditions before the real thing.

The vast majority of classroom time is devoted to tasting. During the course we taste almost 200 wines and spirits and for each we provide detailed feedback to candidates. The wines are selected by Michael Palij, Master of Wine, Director of Winematters and a Diploma lecturer in Ireland, Norway, Finland, and Belgium. 

 

Diploma Course Format
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Courses for wine enthusiasts who wish to develop their wine tasting skills in a friendly, informal setting. To Educate and Inspire.

To contact WineMatters, please e-mail Dr Karen Hyde, AIWS or telephone 07855-026734
For Diploma related enquiries please contact Mr Michael Palij, Master of Wine or telephone 01993-848777