WSET Diploma

• Study Guide for Unit 1
• Study Guide for Unit 2

• A copy of the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
• The Diploma Specification booklet
• The Candidate Assessment Guide

Not included in the kit are two texts for Diploma; the Oxford Companion to Wine 3rd Edition (required for Diploma) and Understanding Wine Technology (recommended reference for Unit 2). Amazon.com offers these, or IWC can supply you with a copy of Understanding Wine Technology for an additional materials fee of $30. Students may also wish to browse the list of recommended reading for Diploma.

Three Year Registration:
Students are registered for three years. They may sign-up for any Units and attempt the various assessments associated with Diploma as many times as necessary during this registration period.If Diploma studies are not complete within the 3-year registration period, then students may re-register for an additional 3-year period. Your accumulated passes will carry forward after being reviewed by the WSET.

WSET Diploma Assessment Preparation Scheme (DAPS):
The mentoring program - now known as DAPS - is administered by the WSET in London and is an invaluable tool for students. Please see the WSET DAPS Program FAQ for a full description.

Unit 1&2 Exams:
Which are the Case-Study examination, the Coursework Assignment and the Unit 2 multiple-choice examination.

Unit 1 & 2 Class Schedule

Unit 2 Exam Schedule

Unit 1 Case Study Examination Schedule

Transitional Candidates are those that have sat for the Unit 2 exam prior to 31 July 2008. Everyone else is a New Student.

Students MUST register with IWC if they wish to submit a Coursework Assignment (CWA). The registration deadline is two weeks prior to the actual paper deadline. CWA Deadlines are open to all Diploma students who have previously sat for the Unit 2 multiple-choice exam.

Download our CWA coversheet , fill it out completely and attach it to the assignment in order to submit the paper.

CWA Questions are posted on the WSET website in May and are valid for the CWA deadlines in November and April.

Please read the CWA FAQ for complete details on submitting Coursework Assignments and read the Candidate Assessment Guide for important information on preparing papers for submission.