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    Bachelor of Viticulture

    Charles Sturt University

    Charles Sturt University

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    Australia, Port Macquarie

    University RankQS Ranking
    856

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    Online

    Campuses

    Online

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,600  / year
    Next Intake 3-Mar-2026

    Bachelor of Viticulture

    About

    The Bachelor of Viticulture is designed for specialist vineyard management with extensive studies of viticulture, vine physiology, vine pests and diseases, water and soil management. Graduates attain scientific background in chemistry, plant sciences, soil science and statistics which underpin wine and applied viticulture studies. Graduates are knowledgeable, practically-oriented, work-ready and meet the highest expectations of the grape and wine industry. This course includes practical experience through workplace learning.

    The course integrates scientific theory with practical applications in viticulture. The course is designed for viticulture technical officers, vineyard managers and consultants requiring the technical expertise for grape and wine production. The course also provides a foundation for postgraduate studies.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • A completed High School Certificate with minimum required ATAR (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
      OR
    • A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
      OR
    • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
      OR
    • 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
      OR
    • 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 the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

    NOTE:

    Successful applicants who do not have an appropriate high school background in chemistry or mathematics are strongly recommended to undertake Introductory Chemistry (SSS010) and Maths Skills 2 - Intermediate A & B (SSS072 & SSS073) in the University's Study Link program prior to commencing study in the course.

    This course contains work integrated learning requiring access to a cropping or horticultural enterprise to gather information and pest samples (PSC221), access to winery or basic winemaking and analysis equipment for the production of a wine (WSC202), access to a vineyard, preferably commercial, to develop a vineyard management portfolio (VIT313) and a four-week placement in a commercial vineyard, winery or wine business (AHT274).

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:for undergraduate courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
    1. a minimum overall score of 6.0
    2. no individual score below 5.5

    Career

    critically examine the social, cultural, ethical, legal, scientific, economic and strategic factors affecting the grape and wine industry and consider or suggest possible innovative solutions to current and future challenges as evidence of professional practice and life-long learning.
    analyse a range of physical, biological and financial data in order to formulate and evaluate vineyard management activities and performance, and adapt practices accordingly;
    analyse and evaluate relevant sector and governance frameworks related to the grape and wine industry;
    apply a range of technical skills in order to conduct vineyard-based research, communicate results and advise practice relevant to a range of small and large business environments;
    develop plans based on sustainable agricultural management practices as they apply to the production, processing and marketing of grape and wine for domestic and international markets;
    describe, using a range of strategies and to a range of audiences the relationship between the environmental, biological, chemical, physiological and management processes affecting the quality and production of grapes and wines;
    explain and apply knowledge of contributing historical patterns and First Nations cultures to develop inter-cultural understanding of issues related to land use, sustainability, and agriculture as they apply to the grape and wine industry; and

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 37,600 

    Application Fee

    AUD  

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Choose your degree

    Choose from a wide range of courses at Charles Sturt University. Wherever you want to take your career – in IT, nursing, education, healthcare, science or any other industry – we’ve got the right course for you.

    Step 2: Understand your entry requirements

    International students must meet minimum academic and English language requirements to be eligible to study with us.

    Step 3: Before you apply

    You've found the course you want to study and now it's time to get organised for your Australian adventure. Before you apply, it's a good idea to get familiar with your new destination and all the things you will need to do to make your transition smooth. Our live and work and before you arrive pages are great places to start to help you with that checklist.

    Step 4: Check if you are eligible for credit

    Charles Sturt University highly values and recognises a range of overseas qualifications, and has developed advanced standing arrangements with institutions in various countries.

    Step 5: Prepare supporting documentation

    Do you need to include official documentation with your application? If so, it may need verification as a true and accurate copy. Check below to see if your documents need to be verified.

    Verify your documents

    If you are an international applicant, you can submit scanned verified copies or scanned original copies of all your official documentation, except for the courses listed below.

    The following information explains if your documents do need to be verified. This is important, as documents not correctly verified as a "true and accurate" copy will result in delays in the processing of your application and its consideration for admission. Please don't send originals as we don't return documents.

    Who can verify copies for you?

    For international documents/qualifications:

    • your employed agent submitting your application and documents on your behalf
    • Australian Embassy official
    • High Commission or Trade Mission official
    • Public Notary
    • Australian Justice of the Peace with a registration number.

    How should the authorised officer verify each document?

    On each page you are submitting, they must write:

    'This is a true copy of the original document sighted by me.'

    Then sign and print the following details:

    • name
    • address
    • business hours telephone number
    • profession, occupation or organisation
    • the current date.

    They must include the official stamp or seal of the verifier's organisation on the copy if the organisation has such a stamp.

    In addition to the above, a Justice of the Peace must also print their registration number and the state in which they are registered as a Justice of the Peace.

    Documents not verified or not verified correctly

    Charles Sturt University is not permitted to process:

    • documents that have been verified by an immediate relative or a person residing at the same address as an applicant
    • photocopied documents that have not been verified
    • documents that have not been correctly verified
    • documents verified by a Justice of the Peace without a registration number.

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    Step 6: Understand your responsibilities and expectations as an international student

    The Australian Government requires international student visa holders to ensure that they meet the obligations and conditions of their visa type. It is your responsibility to ensure that they comply with these obligations and conditions at all times. Your enrolment at Charles Sturt University may be cancelled for failing to meet the University's policies and procedures and the University is required by Australian Law to report any breaches of visa conditions, which may include:

    • Not paying your fees.
    • Not maintaining satisfactory course progress.
    • Failing to maintain a full-time load without Charles Sturt University's permission.
    • Failure to enrol in a term of study.
    • Academic or general misconduct.

    You should also understand all the terms and conditions of accepting an offer to study with us.

    Step 7: Start your application

    How to apply depends on how you want to study with us.

    Charles Sturt University

    Bachelor of Viticulture

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