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!

• Build a career with a global future

  Develop internationally relevant vineyard management skills with extensive studies of viticulture, vine physiology, vine pests and diseases, and water and soil management.

• Ground your vineyard management in scientific evidence

  You’ll underpin your viticulture and wine science studies with a scientific background in chemistry, plant sciences, soil science and data handling. Develop knowledge in the chemical and biological processes that affect grape production.. You’ll also gain the skills to understand site selection, grapevine varieties, propagation, vineyard establishment and management, irrigation and plant protection.

• Learn from industry leaders

  Our ongoing alliances with the Australian Research Council, NSW Department of Primary Industries and the NSW Wine Industry Association mean you are taught by industry-based, world-class research leaders.

• Study that suits you

  You can study viticulture online over six years part-time, so you can continue working while you learn. You may also be able to study parts of your course on campus, and/or take more subjects in order to fast-track your degree – potentially graduating in just 4–5 years.