Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology - Waite Campus

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.

Students undertaking the graduate diploma will take the same courses as those undertaking the first year of the master's program; satisfactory completion will enable a student to apply for the master's program. Graduate diploma undertake all core courses (except Advances in Oenology).

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology

Example Study Plan

Core Courses   VITICULT 7002WT Viticultural Science A VITICULT 7021WT Viticultural Science B VITICULT 7038WT Viticultural Methods & Procedures OENOLOGY 7028WT Introductory Winemaking OENOLOGY 7019WT Sensory Studies OENOLOGY 7047WT Winemaking at Vintage OENOLOGY 7022WT Cellar and Winery Waste Management OENOLOGY 7010WT Stabilisation and Clarification  

Assessment

Assessment includes assignments, practical reports and a final examination.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Brewer, Distiller, Grape Production, Grower Liaison Officer, Vineyard Management, Winemaking, Wine Marketing