The Graduate Diploma of Brewing course provides opportunities for those wishing to gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to pursue a career in the brewing industry. 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 and beer types and brewing operations and includes practical experience in a micro brewery and work placement within the industry.

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 Graduate Diploma consisting of a total of 130 credit points (seven units) which can be completed in two semesters full-time.