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Our Bachelor of Wine Science combines wine production, wine chemistry and wine sensory subjects, and offers you the scientific background in chemistry, microbiology and plant science that underpins wine science studies.
Uncover the sensory characteristics of wines and develop your scientific approach to produce winning ranges. During this course you'll learn how taste, texture and smell influence the wine-tasting experience, and you'll apply this knowledge to your own winemaking.
Hone your understanding of the science and technology of wine production, wine microbiology, wine chemistry and winery engineering. Discover the techniques to emphasise styles of winemaking and learn how these influence wine structure and quality.
Charles Sturt University's presence in the wine industry is significant, with more than 1000 graduates of our wine and viticulture courses now occupying positions in the Australian and international wine industries.
Combine coursework with real-world experience - apply your new knowledge to your current wine industry role. Take the opportunity to test your learning in an international context with an overseas placement.
You can study this degree online over six years part-time, so you can continue working while you learn. You may also be able to study parts of your course on campus, and/or take more subjects in order to fast-track your degree - potentially graduating in just 4-5 years.
When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
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.
| AGR202 | Food Environment and Culture | 8 credit pts | ||
| AGS203 | Agricultural Biotechnology | 8 credit pts | ||
| AHT101 | Foundations of Agriculture | 8 credit pts | ||
| AHT231 | Agricultural Finance and Business Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| AHT274 | Industry Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| CHM115 | Chemistry 1A | 8 credit pts | ||
| CHM107 | Chemistry 1B | 8 credit pts | ||
| IKC101 | First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country | 8 credit pts | ||
| MCR101 | Introduction to Microbiology | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSC103 | Botany | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSC104 | Soil Science | 8 credit pts | ||
| VIT212 | Viticultural Science | 8 credit pts | ||
| WSC111 | Grape and Wine Science | 8 credit pts | ||
| WSC115 | Wine Science 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| WSC202 | Wine Production 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| WSC217 | Sensory Science | 8 credit pts | ||
| WSC303 | Wine Production 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| WSC316 | Wine Sensory Assessment | 8 credit pts | ||
| WSC317 | Wine Science 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| WSC318 | Wine Microbiology | 8 credit pts | ||
| WSC319 | Wine Chemistry | 8 credit pts | ||
| WSC321 | Winery Engineering | 8 credit pts |
Brush up on your skills with our short, online subjects that prepare you for university. Topics range from essay writing and grammar, to maths, statistics, and chemistry - best of all they're free for most Australian residents. Visit Study Link to see our full range of subjects.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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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.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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I make wine for my own wine label so the flexibility of studying part-time in a degree that was structured around the busy vintage period was very important to me. The course is also one of the leading degrees in the field in the country.
