Bachelor in International Wine and Beverage Management (BIWBM034)
Bachelor in International Wine and Beverage Management (BIWBM034) at LSTH
Beverage is one of the most undervalued profit centres in hospitality, and the people who understand it well tend to move quickly. The Bachelor in International Wine and Beverage Management (BIWBM034) is built for students who want to specialise in the wine, spirits and beverage side of hospitality rather than treat it as a single module inside a wider hotel degree. You will look at how a wine list earns its place, why beverage cost percentages behave the way they do, and how service standards translate into guest trust.
This degree sits at the intersection of sommellerie, F&B operations and commercial thinking. If you have ever watched a head sommelier guide a table through a tasting and wondered how to get there, this is a credible academic route into that world.
Why Wine and Beverage Is a Serious Career Track
Wine programmes drive premium spend in restaurants and hotels, and well-trained beverage leaders directly affect margin. London alone hosts a deep ecosystem of independent restaurants, hotel groups and importers, which makes the city an unusually good place to study this discipline. Graduates who can talk about regions, vinification, food pairing and inventory in the same breath are genuinely scarce.
Who the Bachelor in International Wine and Beverage Management Is For
- School leavers drawn to restaurants, hotels and wine retail who want a structured route in.
- Working FOH staff aiming for sommelier, beverage supervisor or head bartender positions.
- Career changers from food, retail or travel who want a beverage specialism.
- International students planning to work in premium hospitality at home or abroad.
Where Graduates Typically Go
Most graduates of the Bachelor in International Wine and Beverage Management aim for roles such as assistant sommelier, beverage supervisor, bar manager, wine buyer assistant or F&B trainee in hotel groups. Some progress towards independent wine merchants or importers; others continue with specialist tasting qualifications alongside their career. Outcomes vary by experience and effort, and no degree guarantees a particular role.
How the Programme Is Delivered
The Bachelor in International Wine and Beverage Management (BIWBM034) is taught at LSTH with a mix of theory and applied learning. Module structure and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment, so you can plan study alongside any current shift work.
Entry Requirements
- Completion of secondary education or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum age of 18 at the start of the programme.
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency for international applicants.
- A genuine interest in wine, beverage and hospitality service.
Apply for the Bachelor in International Wine and Beverage Management
If a future in beverage leadership appeals to you, the Bachelor in International Wine and Beverage Management (BIWBM034) is a focused starting point. Click Enroll Now and our admissions team at London School of Tourism and Hospitality will respond within one working day.
