Master of Viticulture and Oenology

Masters (Coursework)

Adelaide is one of the great wine capitals of the world with over 200 cellar doors within an hour of the CBD.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Course Code

3CM180, 082842A

Intake Months

Jul

International Fees

$53,500 per year / $107,000 total

About this course

Be part of a renowned institution

Adelaide is one of the great wine capitals of the world with over 200 cellar doors within an hour of the CBD. Our winemakers are innovators and cultural leaders within a sector helping drive the nation's economy. In fact, 70 percent of Australian wine research happens at the University of Adelaide's Waite campus.

This intensive two-year degree has an international reputation for excellence. It's suited to students with a relevant bachelor degree or equivalent in a science field and opens opportunities for graduates both in Australia and internationally.

Study locations

Waite Campus

What you will learn

Study at the largest agricultural teaching and research precinct in the Southern Hemisphere.
Make wine in our state-of-the-art Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory.
Build hands-on scientific and technological skills in the vineyards and winery.
Learn from over 150 researchers and partners in grape and wine science.
Access cutting-edge research at the Australian Research Council Training Centre for Innovative Wine Production.
Undertake a research project and submit a thesis of 10,000 words OR complete an industry placement of at least 10 weeks (375 hours).

Career pathways

You could manage a vineyard or winery. You might experiment with the latest technologies to innovate and develop efficiencies in related industries. Perhaps you'll focus on sustainable and natural practices, building an organic, biodynamic or solar-powered future for the wine industry.

70% of Australia's wine research conducted at Waite campus
Learn in Australia's largest teaching winery
On-campus vineyard

Course structure

To qualify for the Master of Viticulture and Oenology, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:

Core courses to the value of 27 units
Research equivalent courses or professional experience placement to the value of 12 units
Elective courses to the value of 9 units

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Adelaide.

97.1%

Overall satisfaction

88.6%

Skill scale

91.4%

Teaching scale

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