Welcome Back! Please log in HKU SPACE website account to explore the programmes and events you are interested in. For current or former students, please sign in using your student account.
These beverage programmes are designed to fit the interests and needs of different people, some intermediate level programmes are for people who have little or no prior knowledge of the beverage; while some advanced level programmes are for people who aspire to enhance their professional knowledge. Most of these programmes enable students to gain professional awards from international professional bodies, and they are mostly CEF reimbursable programmes. Both theory and tasting sessions enable students to deepen and broaden their beverage knowledge for social and leisure purposes; and these programmes are also suitable to those who wish to work with these beverages as part of a larger beverage portfolio in the retail, wholesale and hospitality sectors.
What is Mixology? Mixology is a term for mixing drinks or bartending, and a mixologist is a title for a bartender or bar chef. Thus, mixology is about the art and craft of mixing drinks and the mixologist is the professional who practises it.
This programme is designed to provide a sound introduction to mixology and it is suitable for those who are interested to broaden their cocktail knowledge and the craft of cocktail. Students will be introduced to the main styles and categories of cocktails, spirits, liqueurs and their defining characteristics, as well as the classic and modern cocktail recipes. Through demonstrations and self-practice, students can choose appropriate bar tools, garnishes, and ingredients to craft their own cocktails in classes and eventually enhance their cocktail crafting techniques. A bar visit in the hotel will be arranged to get students familiar with the real operating environment of a bar. Thus, this programme prepares students to develop their interests to be mixologists for both social and work purposes.
PT
Start 08 FEB 2025 (SAT)
Duration 30 hours
Fee HK$9,000 per programme inclusive of:
1.) Learning materials in English
2.) Different cocktails for tasting
3.) Cocktail crafting experience
4.) 3-hour Cocktail Bar visit
This programme is designed to provide a sound introduction to coffee and coffee brewing for those who are interested in deepening their coffee knowledge.
PT
Start 21 FEB 2025 (FRI)
Duration 30 hours
Fee HK$17,100* per programme inclusive of:
1.) Learning materials in English
2.) Coffee tasting for various types of coffee beans
3.) Test Fee for SCA "Introduction to Coffee" qualification
4.) Test Fee for SCA "Brewing Foundation" qualification
5.) Test Fee for SCA "Brewing Intermediate" qualification
6.) SCA certificate(s) (soft-copy) for each qualification upon successful completion
Note: A Student Service fee of USD 50 for SCA “Introduction to Coffee” Examination, USD 50 for SCA “Brewing Foundation” Examination, and USD 50 for SCA "Brewing Intermediate" Examination will be paid by students directly to SCA, and this is an additional fee on top of the tuition fee (i.e. HK$17,100) to HKU SPACE.
This programme is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of wines. It is suitable to those wine enthusiasts so that they can deepen and broaden their wine knowledge for social and leisure purpose; and those who wish to work with wines as part of a larger beverage portfolio in the retail, wholesale and hospitality sectors.
PT
Start 22 FEB 2025 (SAT)
Duration 30 hours
Fee HK$12,000 per programme inclusive of:
1.) Study Guide for WSET Level 1 Award in Wines in English
2.) Student study pack for WSET Level 2 Award in Wines in English
3.) about 58 Wines for tasting
4.) Test Fee for WSET Level 1 Award in Wines qualification
5.) Test Fee for WSET Level 2 Award in Wines qualification
6.) WSET certificates & pins
This programme is designed to provide a more comprehensive level of focused spirits knowledge required to underpin job skills and competencies, and it would be particularly suitable for those who work in bar service and cocktails, retail and wholesaling spirits businesses. On the other hand, this programme is also suitable for those people who have general interests and are enthusiastic in spirits, or who directly and indirectly work with spirits professionally.
PT
Start 04 MAR 2025 (TUE)
Duration 30 hours
Fee HK$10,500 per programme inclusive of:
1.) Study Guide for WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits in English
2.) Student study pack for WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits in English
3.) at least 35 Spirits for tasting
4.) Site visit to a cocktail bar
5.) Test Fee for WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits qualification
6.) Test Fee for WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits qualification
7.) WSET certificates & pins
This programme is designed to introduce students to essential and brand neutral whisky knowledge. It enables students to gain knowledge of the world of whisky by learning the history, production, categories, styles of whisky and the art of tasting and appreciating whisky. Principal whisky production countries and regions around the world will be introduced along with whisky tasting, so that students could be equipped with valuable sensory skills to unlock the flavour secrets within whisky from each region. This programme is suitable for those who wish to change careers, upskill or to simply get more enjoyment from and knowledge on the whiskies of the world.
PT
Start 12 MAR 2025 (WED)
Duration 36 hours
Fee HK$16,800 per programme inclusive of:
1.) Learning materials in English
2.) at least 55 different types of whisky for tasting
3.) 3-hour Whisky Bar Visit with whisky blending experience
This programme is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the factors that account for the style, quality and price of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world.
PT
Start 14 MAR 2025 (FRI)
Duration 39 hours
Fee HK$12,500 per programme inclusive of:
1.) Student study pack for WSET Level 3 Award in Wines in English
2.) at least 75 Wines for tasting
3.) Test Fee for WSET Level 3 Award in Wines qualification
4.) WSET certificates & pins
This programme is designed to provide a sound introduction to beer. Students will be introduced to the main ingredients and beer production processes, which influence the styles and quality of beer. They will also learn how to select and serve beer appropriately, learn the principles of successful beer and food pairing as well as storage of beer.
PT
Start 18 MAR 2025 (TUE)
Duration 31 hours
Fee HK$11,700 per programme inclusive of:
1.about 80 beer for tasting
2.a 4-hour beer brewery visit and tasting
3.study guide for WSET Level 1 Award in Beer in English
4.student study pack for WSET Level 2 Award in Beer in English
5.test fee for WSET Level 1 Award in Beer qualification
6.test fee for WSET Level 2 Award in Beer qualification
7.WSET certificates & pins
This hands-on latte art making programme is designed to provide students with a sound introduction to latte art skills. It is suitable for those who are interested to deepen their latte art knowledge and skills in pouring a wide range of latte art patterns.
PT
Start 19 MAR 2025 (WED)
Duration 30 hours
Fee HK$10,900 per programme inclusive of:
1.) Learning materials in English
2.) Coffee tasting and hands-on practice
HKU SPACE respects personal data and is committed to full implementation and compliance with the data protection principles and all relevant provisions of the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience with advanced website features (e.g. help you explore other courses based on your browsing history on our website). By continuing to visit this site, you agree to our Use of Cookies. Learn more