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The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced level course and we recommend that you hold a WSET Level 2 award or have a very good knowledge of wine already.
- You’ll gain a detailed understanding of production methods, and their impact on flavours, quality and price of the major styles of product
- Suitable for those developing their career or pursuing an interest in wine
- This is a challenging course, and it is recommended students hold the WSET Level 2 and/or substantial existing relevant experience and knowledge already
- We offer traditional, classroom based in person WSET Level 3 Wine courses led by one of our expert educators in Manchester
- Alternatively, you can study more at your own pace with an online course
- Find out what you’ll be studying on the course specification here
Who is This Course For?
This is for individuals who have passed the Level 2 Wines already- it demonstrates serious expertise. Suitable for those who are working with extensive wine lists requiring complex interactions with customers and the wine trade, such as wine merchants, restaurants, wine bars, importers, wholesalers and distributors or brand managers.
It may also suit enthusiastic consumers who have passed the Level 2 already and are really keen to learn more. Perhaps with an extensive collection of wine.
You will learn in detail about still, sparkling and fortified wines, how their characteristics are influenced by where the grapes are grown and how the wine is made and matured. You’ll gain advanced understanding of tasting and describing style and characteristics and to evaluate quality objectively.
Additional Information
This is a high level qualification, requiring a substantial amount of private study (at least 54 hours) and knowledge application. You need to have passed the WSET Level 2 Wines or have significant industry experience.
The course ends in a two part exam, which must be taken in person. The first section involves a blind tasting of two wines. The second is a 50 question multiple-choice exam plus four short answer questions. You must score 55% or above, in all 3 sections, to pass. Those who pass will get a certificate and lapel pin and the right to use the associated WSET Certified logo. They will also be eligible to take the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines.
Fore more information on the course & exam, click here
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Courses
Classroom Course
Our WSET Wines Level 3 classroom courses take place over six consecutive weeks – one full day each week. They are run by a WSET Certified Wine Educator. You will be given the WSET Wines 3 Study Guide and course materials as well as a set of professional tasting glasses to keep. We supply the wines that you will be tasting (there are over 80).
You’ll take the exams at the end of the final session, they are preceded by a comprehensive revision session. And don’t forget: you have free access to our WSET Wines 3 study guides so you can consolidate your learning and practice before the big day.
This course requires you to attend six full days of classroom lessons.
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | Manchester
From £935.00
Location: The Castlefield Hotel, Manchester
Duration: 6 weeks (1 full day a week)
Next course: February 9, 2026
Time: 10:00am-5:30pm
- WSET Level 3 study pack
- 6 weeks of tuition led by a WSET Certified Educator
- Over 70 tasting samples, including Premier & Grand Cru wines
- First attempt at WSET exam
- Digital certificate and right to WSET Level 3 Certified status on successful completion