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.

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

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

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