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.

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.

Course structure

The course is a 96 points masters and students must complete 96 points at a pass level or better to be eligible for graduation. Students have the option of a 32 point or a 16 point dissertation subject.

Core

For students choosing the 32 point dissertation.

WSC502 Advanced Viticulture/Oenology Dissertation (32)
WSC501 Research Proposal (8)
VIT501 Advanced Viticultural Science (8)
VIT502 Advanced Grape and Wine Studies (8)
WSC504 Advanced Oenology (8)
STA508 Post Graduate Experimental Design and Analysis (8)

Restricted Electives

For students choosing the 32 point dissertation (choose 3, 8 point subjects or equivalent to 24 points).

PSC415 Soil management (8)
IRR401 Management of Irrigation Systems
AGR595 Managing Agroecosystems (8)
AHT404 Climate Change (8)
PSC547 Sustainable Soil Management (8)
PSC420 Water Policy and Management (8)
AGR402 Reading in Science and Agriculture (8)
AGB533 Agribusiness Management Post Graduate (8)
STA401 Postgraduate Scientific Statistics
AGS402 Weed and Pesticide Sciences (PG)
WSC401 Wine Science (PG)
WSC402 Wine Production (PG)
WSC403 Wine Production 2 (PG)
WSC404 Wine Sensory Assessment (PG)
VIT402 Vine Physiology (PG)
VIT403 Vineyard Establishment (PG)
VIT404 Vine Health (PG)

Core

For students choosing the 16 point dissertation.

WSC503 Viticulture/Oenology Dissertation (16)
WSC501 Research Proposal (8)
VIT501 Advanced Viticultural Science (8)
VIT502 Advanced Grape and Wine Studies (8)
WSC504 Advanced Oenology (8)
STA508 Post Graduate Experimental Design and Analysis (8)

Restricted Electives

For students choosing the 16 point dissertation (choose 5, 8 point subjects or equivalent to 40 points).

PSC415 Soil management (8)
IRR401 Management of Irrigation Systems (8)
AGR595 Managing Agroecosystems (8)
AHT404 Climate Change (8)
AGR402 Reading in Science and Agriculture (8)
PSC547 Sustainable Soil Management (8)
PSC420 Water Policy and Management (8)
PSC690 Integrated Pest Management (8)
AGR583 Alternative Agriculture (8)
AGB533 Agribusiness Management Post Graduate (8)
STA401 Postgraduate Scientific Statistics
AGS402 Weed and Pesticide Sciences (PG)
WSC401 Wine Science (PG)
WSC402 Wine Production (PG)
WSC403 Wine Production 2 (PG)
WSC404 Wine Sensory Assessment (PG)
VIT402 Vine Physiology (PG)
VIT403 Vineyard Establishment (PG)
VIT404 Vine Health (PG)

Enrolment pattern

The enrolment pattern is quite flexible and the list below is only a guide, after consultation with the course coordinator this pattern may be changed to suit.

Students who choose the 32 point dissertation

Session 1

VIT501 Advanced Viticultural Science
STA508 Postgraduate Experimental Design and Analysis
Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective

Session 2

VIT502 Advanced Grape and Wine Studies
WSC504 Advanced Oenology
WSC501 Research Proposal
Restricted Elective

Session 3

WSC502 Advanced Viticulture/Oenology Dissertation (32)

Students who choose the 16 point dissertation

Session 1

VIT501 Advanced Viticultural Science
STA508 Postgraduate Experimental Design and Analysis
Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective

Session 2

WSC501 Research Proposal
WSC504 Advanced Oenology
VIT502 Advanced Grape and Wine Studies
Restricted Elective

Session 3

WSC503 Viticulture/Oenology Dissertation (16)
Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective

Admission requirements

Applicants of the Master degree must hold:

• a Bachelor degree in Wine Science or Viticulture
  or
• a relevant Bachelor degree in either Microbiology, Chemistry or Biology with a minimum of three years experience in the wine industry.

Students wishing to apply for admission based on relevant industry experience should discuss requirements with the Course Coordinator prior to applying. Phone info.csu on 1800 227 337 or email inquiry@csu.edu.au for the contact details of the appropriate person.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

• have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
• were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
• have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
  or
• have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

• an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
• a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
• a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
• a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
• a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
• a C pass in English at the GCE 'A' level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
• completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
• a C pass in 'Use of English' in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
• completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in 'Use of English';
• completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
• successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
• a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
• a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
• IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University's requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

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This course is available to commence study in

Session 1; Session 2