Bachelor of Viticulture

Build a career at the crux of where all wines begin with the Bachelor of Viticulture from Charles Sturt University. This degree is designed for vineyard managers and viticulturists – offering extensive studies across the discipline. Charles Sturt University is the largest provider of agricultural, horticultural and wine science education supporting rural industries in Australia, offering a clear competitive edge for our students.

You can choose to study this course part-time over six years or fast-track your degree – either online or via blended learning (a combination of on-campus and online study) – and complete within four years.

This course is part of the Charles Sturt Advantage – meaning you could get a guaranteed spot in your course before you sit your final Year 12 exams!

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 60 (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.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

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 workplace learning components requiring 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 (VIT407) and a four-week placement in a commercial vineyard, winery or wine business (AHT274).

1. providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
2. have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
   1. a minimum overall score of 6
   2. no individual score below 5.5
3. obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.

• Own your future

  Manage the end-to-end operations of your own boutique vineyard or provide advice to large vineyards in order to produce fruit with specific characteristics.

• Join an international brand

  Your advanced techniques in bringing optimal results from vines will be globally valued – opening the door to a global and mobile career path.

• Become a vintage specialist

  Use your skills to support vineyards at the peak of the grape-growing season.

Step 1: Choose a course

Step 2: Prepare

Step 3: Where to apply

Step 4: Accept your offer