Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology
Develop your palate
Adelaide is one of the great wine capitals of the world with over 200 cellar doors within an hour of the CBD. Our winemakers are innovators and cultural leaders within a sector helping drive the nation’s economy. In fact, 70 percent of Australian wine research happens at the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus.
Our viticulture and oenology postgraduate degrees have an international reputation for excellence.
What will you do?
- Study at the largest agricultural teaching and research precinct in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Learn from over 150 researchers and partners in grape and wine science.
- Make wine in our state-of-the-art Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory.
- Build hands-on scientific and technological skills in our vineyards and winery.
Where could it take you?
This program may meet your professional development needs by itself or act as a first step towards the Master of Viticulture and Oenology. Our graduates go on to all sorts of rewarding careers within the wine industry. You could work as a lab technician or manage a vineyard. You might develop innovative approaches to the winemaking process. Perhaps you’ll delight customers in a cellar door or marketing role.
Entry Requirements
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information for this program.
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GD094 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Relevant Bachelor degree or equivalent in a Science related field including (but not restricted to) Agriculture, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Plant and General Science and Engineering. Please note the program is only available for Semester 2 entry. |
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Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
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| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | N/A | N/A |
| All students | 5 | 100.0% |
Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $40,500
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
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Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Brewer, Distiller, Grape Production, Grower Liaison Officer, Vineyard Management, Winemaking, Wine Marketing
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
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Example Study Plan
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Assessment
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Last updated: Wednesday, 3 May 2023
