Master of Viticulture and Oenology

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of Viticulture and Oenology provides graduates with the opportunity to obtain advanced knowledge in viticulture and wine science.

The flexibility of the Master of Viticulture and Oenology allows you to study the course as a
1.5 year full-time on campus program on Wagga Wagga Campus, or as a three-year part-time program by distance education.

Students learn to develop their research skills through the preparation of a research dissertation in a specialised area of interest which may include: vine health, vine physiology, wine production and wine sensory science.

Note: The Session 2 offering for this course is by distance education only.

The Master of Viticulture and Oenology aims to:

• promote advanced knowledge in viticulture and wine science
• promote capacity to identify and solve issues faced by the grape and wine industries
• promote critical reflection through independent research and analysis
• encourage scholarship and research within the candidates discipline area.

The latest facilities

To ensure you are experienced using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace, our facilities include:

• a state-of-the-art laboratory
• the University's 12ha commercial vineyard
• a fully-operational, modern commercial winery that produces a range of award-winning wines.

Residential school

Students studying by distance education may have to attend residential schools that involve attendance on Wagga Wagga Campus each session for between two and four days' duration.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.