Diploma of Wine (DWIN)

Back to top Program aims This program will prepare students for careers in the grape growing, wine making or wine business sectors.

This is a program providing students with the necessary skills and the knowledge of fundamental concepts in the wine science major.

Core courses

Footnotes * Mandatory Residential School # Two unit course

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 15, tertiary entrance rank 68 or equivalent qualification.^

• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

Applicants are advised to also note the following:

• Assumed knowledge expectations: English and Mathematics A or equivalent

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.

Program objectives

On completion of this program graduates should be able to:

• display theoretical and technical knowledge of viticulture, wine production or wine business fundamentals
• effectively apply relevant cognitive and technical skills associated with grape or wine production or wine business enterprise
• communicate effectively using digital, verbal and written forums with industry and peers in order to transfer knowledge to a range of audiences
• evaluate and apply a range of possible solutions to a variety of industry based scenarios
• take responsibility for their own learning and make appropriate decisions in matters pertaining to their own safety and wellbeing
• function effectively as a team member, including taking directions from others.