The Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) is designed to develop knowledge and skills in winemaking, wine science, viticulture and wine appraisal. Students can complete their studies while working in the wine industry or by interchanging full-time study with distance education.
Graduates are employed as winemakers in Australia and overseas. They may also be employed in quality control research and development in the wine, brewing and food processing industries.
CSU is recognised as producing knowledgeable practically-oriented graduates that meet the highest expectations of the wine industry.
To make sure you gain experience with equipment and techniques found in the workplace, our facilities include:
Students enrol in a winery experience subject which is fulfilled by working at wineries. This can include work at the University’s commercial winery.
Distance education students are required to attend residential schools at the University. These schools provide intensive teaching on the practical aspects of the course. Generally, the schools take three, four or five days per subject. Residential schools for Autumn session subjects are held in June/July to avoid industry vintage work clashes.
Distance education students working in New Zealand may in some instances be able to attend practical sessions at the Eastern Institute of Technology. There is a fee payable to the Eastern Institute of Technology for this option.
CSU's Science Scholarships are available for on campus applicants to this course, providing $4000 per annum for up to four years (subject to satisfactory progress). Once awarded the Scholarship, the money is the student's to spend in the way that assists them most.
Applicants must achieve a University Admissions Index (UAI)(NSW) or ENTER(VIC) of 80 and above (inclusive of the Regional Bonus) to be eligible to receive the Scholarship.
To apply, download the Science Scholarships application form, complete all sections, then return the form to the Scholarships Officer before the end of October in the year prior to commencing your studies.
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points, including satisfactory completion of WSC260 Winery Industry Experience, which requires exposure to practical winery work and can be expected to require at least two full vintages, or their equivalent (typically 12 weeks in total), at an approved commercial winery. Some practical winery work can be carried out at the University winery.
Students must also achieve a basic level of wine sensory skill that is assessed in WSC310 Wine Sensory Assessment.
Students will graduate from the Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) with the award BAppSc(WineSc).
Should you wish to further your study, opportunities for further development include a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and progression through a Master of Applied Science and Doctor of Philosophy.
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 3 years full-time on campus 6 years distance education |
| Course code | Full-time: 215504 Distance education: ETWQ |
| Fees | Commonwealth supported place Fee paying Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | UAC - Full-time on campus study CSU Admissions Office - Distance education study |
| UAI cut-offs | 70.00 |
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 3 years full-time - onshore (within Australia) 6 years distance education |
| Course code | CRICOS code: 015493F |
| Fees | Onshore - see fees list Offshore - see fees list |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
| UAI cut-offs | N/A |
Sciences
Subjects that provide a balanced foundation of study in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, statistics and physics.
Applied Wine Sciences
Includes subjects that build on the basic science foundation and provide an understanding of the science and technology of wine, encompassing wine production, wine microbiology, wine chemistry and winery engineering.
Viticulture
Subjects that provide an understanding of grape production, factors affecting grape quality, and methods for producing quality grapes.
Wine Evaluation
A sequence of subjects on sensory wine appraisal that develop an understanding of wine quality and style.
Full-time enrolment pattern
Session 1 (Autumn)
BIO126 Botany
CHM104 Chemistry lA
PHY107 Engineering Physics
WSC111 Grape and Wine Science
Session 2 (Spring)
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
CHM107 Chemistry lB
STA201 Scientific Statistics
WSC101 Wine Science 1
Session 3 (Autumn)
BCM206 Structural Biochemistry
PSC215 Plant Physiology B
VIT211 Viticultural Science (8 points commenced)
WSC201 Wine Production 1 (8 points commenced)
WSC210 Sensory Science
Session 4 (Spring)
BCM208 Metabolic Biochemistry
CHM213 Analytical Chemistry
ENG210 Food and Beverage Engineering
VIT211 Viticultural Science (completed)
WSC201 Wine Production 1 (completed)
Session 5 (Autumn)
ENG302 Winery Engineering
WSC260 Wine Industry Experience (0 points)*
WSC301 Wine Production 2 (8 points commenced)
WSC304 Wine Chemistry (8 points commenced)
WSC307 Wine Microbiology (8 points commenced)
WSC310 Wine Sensory Assessment (8 points commenced)
WSC312 Wine Science 2
Session 6 (Spring)
VIT301 Vine Physiology
WSC301 Wine Production 2 (completed)
WSC312 Wine Science 2 (completed)
WSC304 Wine Chemistry (completed)
WSC307 Wine Microbiology (completed)
WSC310 Wine Sensory Assessment (completed)
[ ] Elective
* Wine industry experience is undertaken during February to April in Session 5. The remaining subjects in this session are taught during May to July.
Distance education enrolment pattern
Distance education students usually undertake half the study load of full-time students.
Session 1 (Autumn)
BIO127 Botany
WSC111 Grape and Wine Science
Session 2 (Spring)
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
STA201 Scientific Statistics
Session 3 (Autumn)
CHM115 Chemistry 1A
PHY104 Engineering Physics
Session 4 (Spring)
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
WSC101 Wine Science 1
Session 5 (Autumn)
PSC215 Plant Physiology B
WSC210 Sensory Science
Session 6 (Spring)
CHM213 Analytical Chemistry
ENG210 Food and Beverage Engineering
Session 7 (Autumn)
BCM206 Structural Biochemistry
VIT211 Viticultural Science (8 points commenced)
WSC201 Wine Production 1(8 points commenced)
Session 8 (Spring)
BCM208 Metabolic Biochemistry
VIT211 Viticultural Science (completed)
WSC201 Wine Production 1 (completed)
Session 9 (Autumn)
WSC304 Wine Chemistry (8 points commenced)
WSC307 Wine Microbiology (8 points commenced)
WSC310 Wine Sensory Assessment (commenced)
Session 10 (Spring)
VIT301 Vine Physiology
WSC304 Wine Chemistry (completed)
WSC307 Wine Microbiology (completed)
WSC310 Wine Sensory Assessment (completed)
Session 11 (Autumn)
ENG302 Winery Engineering
WSC260 Wine Industry Experience
WSC301 Wine Production 2 (8 points commenced)
WSC312 Wine Science 2 (commenced)
[ ]Elective - may also be studied in Spring session
Session 12 (Spring)
WSC301 Wine Production 2 (completed)
WSC312 Wine Science 2 (completed)
Restricted electives
Students complete one restricted elective, chosen from the following:
AGB233 Agribusiness Management 1
BCM302 Food and Beverage Biotechnology
FDS305 Quality Assurance
IRR200 Principles of Irrigation
PSC104 Soil Science
PSC420 Water Policy and Management
VIT311 Vine Health
VIT312 Vineyard Establishment
WSC314 Research Project
Other subjects may be selected with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:
Previous studies include:
NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.
Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.
Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:
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 applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.
You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:
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.
Assumed knowledge is NSW HSC, or equivalent 2 unit Chemistry and 2 unit Mathematics.
Successful applicants who believe they do not have an appropriate high school background in chemistry or mathematics are strongly recommended to undertake Introductory Chemistry (SSS010) or Foundation Mathematics (SSS018) in the University’s STUDY LINK supplementary program prior to commencing study in the course. For more information about the program
visit: www.csu.edu.au/student/studylink
Applicants intending to study by distance education will also require access to a winery and vineyard to complete the practical requirements in the later stages of their course.
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