WSET Level 3 Award in Wines - Online & London
Advance your wine knowledge with the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines - an advanced qualification covering global regions, wine styles, and professional blind tasting.
Study in person at our Hammersmith classroom or join the same class live via Zoom. Online learners receive 54 x 50 ml wine samples shipped for home tasting. The exam is taken in person at our exam facility in Twickenham, South West London.
High pass rates
Our pass rate for the L3 is one of the highest for WSET course providers around the world, sitting well above the global average:
- ThirtyFifty pass rates: 79% Short Answer, 95% Multichoice (2024 cohort)
- Tasting exam pass rate: 93%
- Practice built in for students: tutor-led tastings, at-home exercises and tasting groups
Course Format
- Schedule: Five teaching days across 5 consecutive weeks
- Exam: Day 6 Theory & Tasting exam at our Twickenham classroom
- Teaching hours: 35 hours live classroom tuition (c.50 hours of home study expected)
- Wines: 54 benchmark wines tasting (classroom and online cohorts)
What you'll receive on enrolment
- Official WSET Level 3 Study Pack (printed) or eBook upon request
- Access to our online portal, flash cards and exam practice questions
- Guidance on study planning and preparation
WSET Level 3 Course Dates: London & Online Classroom
- Classes from 9.30am to 5pm - London & Online classroom, live streamed via Zoom
- 54 wines to taste for both London & Online classroom courses
- 35 hours live tuition (c.50 hours home study expected)
- Theory & tasting exam on Day 6 in South West London (TW1)
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
| Saturdays 6 Jun 2026 13 Jun 2026 20 Jun 2026 27 Jun 2026 4 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 | WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 Days) | 5 Day Online Course with the Exam on Day 6 in London | 2 places 3 days left to book online | £960 pp Book |
| Mondays 8 Jun 2026 15 Jun 2026 22 Jun 2026 29 Jun 2026 6 Jul 2026 13 Jul 2026 | WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 Days) | Novotel London West W6 8DR | 2 places 5 days left to book online | £960 pp Book |
| Mondays 8 Jun 2026 15 Jun 2026 22 Jun 2026 29 Jun 2026 6 Jul 2026 13 Jul 2026 | WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 Days) | 5 Day Online Course with the Exam on Day 6 in London | 2 places 5 days left to book online | £960 pp Book |
| Saturdays 3 Oct 2026 10 Oct 2026 17 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 31 Oct 2026 7 Nov 2026 | WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 Days) | Novotel London West W6 8DR | 10 places | £960 pp Book |
| Saturdays 3 Oct 2026 10 Oct 2026 17 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 31 Oct 2026 7 Nov 2026 | WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 Days) | 5 Day Online Course with the Exam on Day 6 in London | 10 places | £960 pp Book |
| Mondays 5 Oct 2026 12 Oct 2026 19 Oct 2026 26 Oct 2026 2 Nov 2026 9 Nov 2026 | WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 Days) | Novotel London West W6 8DR | 12 places | £960 pp Book |
| Mondays 5 Oct 2026 12 Oct 2026 19 Oct 2026 26 Oct 2026 2 Nov 2026 9 Nov 2026 | WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 Days) | 5 Day Online Course with the Exam on Day 6 in London | 10 places | £960 pp Book |
About the WSET L3 Award in Wines
We offer students in the UK two ways to study the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, either in-person or an online classroom via Zoom, studying at home and sitting the exam in-person in West London.
WSET courses are the backbone of the wine trade in the UK and a must for anyone considering joining as well as for serious wine enthusiasts. They provide a structured and progressive set of courses that are nationally and internationally recognised.
WSET Level 3 Classroom - London
Building on the Level 2, the WSET Level 3 Award in Wine gives a more in-depth understanding of the wine regions of the world and a solid grounding in growing, making and tasting wine.
- 6 days, over 6 consecutive Saturdays/Sundays or Mondays with exam on final day
- The fee includes a full set of 54 wines for the course, tasted in 50ml measures
- Course Study Pack provided upon registration, as either a physical pack in the post or a digital, eBook version (please request when booking)
- Free access to our online resources 2,400 Flash Cards & 950 Exam Practice Questions, ThirtyFifty's 'Decoding the WSET L3 SAT
- Aroma phials in class to help students identify key wine aromas
- Option to switch online and move the exam to another date
- Final exam in Wset London on Day 6 consisting of a Theory Paper with 50 multi-choice questions and 4 short written answer questions and Tasting Exam with a blind tasting of two wines
WSET Level 3 Online via Zoom
The online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course but delivered through live-streamed classes, so that you can study with us and taste the wines at home.
- 6 days, over 6 consecutive Saturdays/Sundays or Mondays with exam on final day
- The fee includes a full set of 54 wines for the course in 50ml samples.
- Final exam on Day 6 in West London, consisting of a Theory Paper with 50 multi-choice questions and 4 short written answer questions and Tasting Exam with a blind tasting of two wines.
- The course includes a mock tasting exam homework with marked tasting sheets and feedback.
- Whatsapp group with fellow students and tasting group meeting once a week on Zoom.
- Free access to 2,400 Flash Cards & 950 Exam Practice Questions
- Course Study Pack provided upon registration, either as a physical pack in the post or a digital, eBook version (please request when booking)
- Free access to ThirtyFifty's 'Decoding the WSET L3 SAT' and audio guide/podcast, a concise guide to how to pass the tasting exam.
- Four ISO tasting glasses to use at home and keep.
Home Study Pack
Fast track your prep for WSET Level 3 with our Home Study Pack. It includes the official WSET Level 3 course book plus ThirtyFifty's flashcards, mock exam questions and tasting support materials to help you master the L3 SAT. If you later book the L3 course with us, the cost of the pack is deducted from your course fee.
A complete WSET Level 3 study pack with book, flashcards, practice questions, and tasting guides - credited against your future ThirtyFifty course fee.
Open-Dated Gift Vouchers
Give the WSET Level 3 Course as a gift with an open-dated voucher. The recipient can choose their preferred date and format (London classroom or online).
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WSET LEVEL 3 COURSE GIFT VOUCHER | |
| ThirtyFifty WSET Level 3 Award In Wines - In-Person or Online Classroom - Open Dated Voucher. Valid for 24 months | ||
| COST £960 | Buy | |
WSET Level 3 Course Content
- Production of Wine (location, viticulture, vinification, maturation and bottling, labelling regulations)
- Key wine producing countries and regions including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Central and South Eastern Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, North America, South and Central America
- Sparkling Wines
- Food and Wine Matching
- Fortified Wines
- QFC Level 3.
For the full specification follow this link WSET Level 3 Specification.
Our Credentials
ThirtyFifty is a WSET Approved Programme Provider (APP), certified to offer the WSET Level 3 qualification as part of the UK's Qualifications and Credits Framework which is regulated by Ofqual. We offer the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Course online or in classroom as a 6 day course over 6 consecutive Mondays or Saturdays with the flexibility to interchange between Mondays & Saturdays and to move from classroom to online if you need to. The Level 3 is ideal for those employed in the wine industry looking for a detailed and structured wine education. It's also suited to wine enthusiasts with prior knowledge who already have the Level 2 qualification as well as those looking to enter the wine industry in retail or hospitality. For larger group bookings we can arrange different dates/course structure to suit.
The WSET Level 3 Course is run by Chris Scott DipWSET and Tom Forrest DipWSET. Chris has over 20 years experience teaching wine and presents the popular weekly UK Wine Show podcast. Chris and Tom are WSET Certified Educators.
WSET Level 3 Prerequisites
The Level 3 is open to students who hold the Level 2 Award in Wines or can demonstrate they have the equivalent level of knowledge or qualifications.
