The Master of Brewing course provides opportunities for those wishing to gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to pursue a career in the Brewing Industry or to update their current brewing qualifications. Additionally the course prepares students for sitting the Institute of Brewing and Distilling exams for the Diploma of Brewing. The course covers the science underlying brewing, materials and worts, yeasts, fermentation and brewing and packaging technology and includes practical experience in a Micro Brewery and work practicum within the industry. Current topics important to the brewing industry are investigated and students are provided with an opportunity to undertake a research project in an area of particular interest.

Note: The Graduate Diploma of Brewing is an exit point for the Master of Brewing.

An undergraduate degree, equivalent prior learning including at least five years work experience in the brewing industry, or successful completion of the ECU University Certificate of Brewing.

The course is a professional Masters consisting of a total of 190 credit points (ten units) which can be completed in three semesters full-time.