WSET Level 4 - Diploma Exam DescriptionsUpdated 2 months ago

To complete the Diploma you must pass all six units, successfully meeting the rigorous assessment requirements across the syllabus. Assessment varies by Unit:

D1 – Wine production

1½ hour closed-book examination made up of open-response questions

D2 – Wine business

1 hour closed-book examination made up of open-response questions

D3 – Wines of the world

A theory and tasting examination to be held over two consecutive days:

• Day one – A two-part theory exam formed of open-response questions to be completed in 3 hours 20 minutes (one 2-hour paper and one 80-minute paper).
• Day two – A two-part blind tasting examination of 12 wines to be completed in 3 hours (two papers of 1½ hours)

D4 – Sparkling wines

1½ hour closed-book examination made up of open-response questions and a blind tasting of three sparkling wines

D5 – Fortified wines

1½ hour closed-book examination made up of open-response questions and a blind tasting of three fortified wines

D6 – Independent research assignment

One research assignment of 3,000 words

Those who successfully complete the Diploma will be able to use the post-nominal “DipWSET” and associated WSET certified logo. You will also become a member of our Alumni Body, with access to our quarterly reports and a number of exclusive events.