Bachelor
Combine science and creativity to develop outstanding wines with the Bachelor of Wine Science from Charles Sturt University. This degree develops knowledge and hands-on skills in winemaking, wine science, and wine appraisal, offering flexible study options.
Combine science and creativity to develop outstanding wines with the Bachelor of Wine Science from Charles Sturt University. Designed to develop your knowledge and hands-on skills in winemaking, wine science and wine appraisal, this degree is backed by Charles Sturt's four-decade history of delivering courses that blend science, business and practical training to give wine industry personnel the edge in their careers.
You can choose to study this course part-time over six years or fast-track your degree - either online or via blended learning (a combination of on-campus and online study) - and complete within four years.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
A completed High School Certificate with minimum required ATAR (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.ORA completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.ORA completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.OR50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.ORA completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.ORSuccessful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Successful applicants who do not have an appropriate high school background in chemistry or mathematics are strongly recommended to undertake Introductory Chemistry (SSS010) and Maths Skills 2 - Intermediate A & B (SSS072 & SSS073) in the University's Study Link program prior to commencing study in the course.
This course contains work integrated learning requiring access to winery or basic winemaking and analysis equipment for the production of wine (WSC202, WSC303) and a four-week placement in a commercial vineyard, winery or wine business (AHT274).
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
Students select two (2) subjects from any discipline. At least one (1) elective must be at level 200 or above.
CodeSubjectCredit PointsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit ptsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit pts