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Master of Viticulture
Campus Waite Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration
1.5 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM100
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
The Viticulture and Wine education programs have an international reputation for excellence. The Waite campus houses state-of-the-art facilities including its own vineyard and Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory.
The Masters provides advanced knowledge in all aspects of modern grape-growing including: advanced production techniques, vineyard establishment, mineral nutrition, advanced vine physiology and biotechnology, pest and disease control, efficient water use strategies, and the engineering of production and irrigation.
Students may also gain a basic working knowledge of wine production, and some aspects of the global marketing of wine, which reflects trends in the wine industry towards an integrated approach ‘from grape to glass’.
- Program Structure
The Masters is a 36-unit program of advanced coursework which has the option of inclusion of a large proportion of the core courses from the Graduate Diploma of Oenology. Masters students complete all core courses plus nine electives.
- Assessment
Combination of written assignments, individual or group projects and exams.
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SATAC Code 3CM100 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Completed Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years relevant approved work experience.Applicants for Semester 1 entry must have already completed the Graduate Certificate in Viticulture (the only courses available in Semester 1 have prerequisites from the Graduate Certificate).
How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM100International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,200 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree with high level of academic achievementEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566Additional Entry Requirements
Please note: this program is available for July commencement only.How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
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Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,200 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.All candidates shall complete the following core courses:
- Viticultural Science (VITICULT 7002WT)
- Viticultural Production (VITICULT 7021WT)
- Viticultural Methods & Procedures (VITICULT 7038WT)
All candidates shall complete elective courses selected from the following:
- Viticultural Engineering & Irrigation (AGRONOMY 7130WT)
- Advances in Viticultual Science (VITICULT 7001WT)
- Olive Production and Marketing (a) (HORTICUL 7052WT)
- Sensory Studies (OENOLOGY 7019WT)
- Introductory Winemaking (OENOLOGY 7028WT)
- Mineral Nutrition of Plants (PLANT SC 7004WT)
- Integrated Pest Management A (PLANT SC 7131WT)
- Topics in Soil and Land Systems (SOIL&WAT 7003WT)
- Wine and Food Marketing Principles (WINEMKTG 7055WT)
- this program involves courses that maybe attended by both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- the following information on this page should be used as a guide only and reference to program rules should be referenced via the Universities calender.
plus other electives from postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty, subject to prior approval of the program coordinator.
Please note:
Note: a candidate who is a graduate of the University of Adelaide in the B.Agric.Sc.(Oenology) or B.Oenology will have the core courses Viticultural Science and Viticultural Production replaced by Advances in Viticultural Science and an elective course selected with the approval of the program coordinator.
- Career Opportunities
Well paid career opportunities exist in the grape and wine industry within Australia and elsewhere. Graduates will be qualified to manage a vineyard, direct and carry out vineyard operations, liaise with winemakers to produce fruit for a designated wine style and work in technical positions.
Potential careers
Laboratory Technician, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Management Consultant, Catchment Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Project Officer, Field Technician, Science Communicators, Scientific Data Analyst, Scientific Officer, Government Officer, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Grape Production, Grower Liaison Officer, Vineyard Management
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Contact the Faculty of Sciences on (08) 8303 5673 or e-mail faculty.sciences@adelaide.edu.au or visit www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au
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Last updated: Tuesday, 1 Feb 2011
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