Bachelor of Viticulture

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. Describe, using a range of strategies and to a range of audiences the relationship between the environmental, biological, physiological and management processes affecting the quality and production of grapes and wines.
2. Analyse a range of physical, biological and financial data in order to formulate and evaluate vineyard management activities and performance.
3. Apply a range of research skills in order to conduct vineyard based research, communicate results and advise practice relevant to a range of small and large business environments.
4. Reflect on the social, ethical, scientific, economic and strategic factors affecting the grape and wine industry and reflect on possible innovative solutions to these challenges.

The course is designed for viticulture technical officers and vineyard managers requiring the technical expertise for grape and wine production. The course integrates scientific theory with practical applications in viticulture. The course has the flexibility that elective subjects in wine science and agriculture may be taken depending upon the area of specialisation required. The course shares a common first year with the wine science course and a proposed combined degree in Wine Science and Viticulture.

Recommended study pattern

SESSION 1 (30) INTAKE

PART TIME STUDY PATTERN

Year 1, Session 1 (30)

AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture (8)

PSC103 Botany (8)

Year 1, Session 2 (60)

MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology (8)

WSC111 Grape and Wine Science (8)

Year 2, Session 1 (30)

CHM115 Chemistry 1A (8)

Year 2, Year-long Period 1 (31)

WSC115 Wine Science 1 (8)

Year 2, Session 2 (60)

CHM107 Chemistry 1B (8)

PSC104 Soil Science (8)

Year 2, Session 3 (90)

IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, relating and understanding Country* (8)

Year 3, Session 1 (30)

AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management (8)

Year 3, Year-long Period 1 (31)

VIT212 Viticultural Science (8)

Year 3, Year-long Period 4 (62)

WSC202 Wine Production 1 (8)

Year 4, Session 1 (30)

AGR237 Property Planning and Development (8)

Year 4, Year-long Period 1 (31)

WSC217 Sensory Science (8)

Year 4, Session 2 (60)

IRR200 Principles of Irrigation (8)

PSC221 Fundamentals of Plant Protection (8)

Year 5, Session 1 (30)

PSC215 Plant Physiology (8)

PSC415 Soil Management (8)

Year 5, Session 2 (30)

AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture (8)

AHT274 Industry Practice (8)

Year 6, Session 1 (30)

Elective (8)

Year 6, Year-long Period 1 (31)

VIT407 Integrated Vineyard Management (8)

VIT408 Vine Physiology and Performance (8)

Year 6, Session 2 (60)

Elective (8)

*IKC101 is offered in Session 1 (30), 2 (60) and 3 (90), and may be completed in Year 3.

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Indicative total fee $20,886

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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• A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies, OR
• Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

• A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent, OR
• A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.

• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification; OR
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

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