Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology

Undergraduate

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Mode
On campus
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Campus
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Duration
4 year(s) full-time
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Program code
BVIOE
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Study as
Full time or part time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry and Mathematical Methods IB (or equivalent)
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Entry scores
2025 CUT-OFFS Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based):70 Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based):B,B,B

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Work and life experience

  • Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
  • A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
  • Qualify for special entry
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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology

Program code: BVIOE

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 162 units for Core courses, and
  • 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 24 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 162 units for Core courses, and
  • 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 24 units for Electives

Complete 162 units comprising:

  • 144 units from Program core courses, and
  • 18 units from Program core selective courses

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Soils and Landscapes
Course code
AGRI1003
Units
6
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Course name
Soil and Water Resources 2
Course code
AGRI2004
Units
6
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Course name
Agricultural Biochemistry
Course code
AGRI2006
Units
6
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Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
Course code
BIOL1003
Units
6
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Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
Course code
BIOL1004
Units
6
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Course name
Agricultural Genetics
Course code
BIOL2010
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Plant Science
Course code
BIOL2024
Units
6
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Course name
Plant Health
Course code
BIOL3018
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations of Wine Science
Course code
BUSI5028
Units
6
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Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
Course code
STAT1000
Units
6
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Course name
Viticultural Science 2
Course code
WINE2000
Units
6
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Course name
Microbiology for Viticulture and Oenology 2
Course code
WINE2001
Units
6
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Sensory Studies 2
Course code
WINE2002
Units
6
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Introductory Winemaking 2
Course code
WINE2003
Units
6
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Wine Packaging and Quality Management 3
Course code
WINE3000
Units
6
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Stabilisation and Clarification 3
Course code
WINE3001
Units
6
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Cellar and Winery Waste Management 3
Course code
WINE3002
Units
6
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Viticultural Science 3
Course code
WINE3003
Units
6
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Distillation, Fortified and Sparkling Winemaking 3
Course code
WINE3004
Units
6
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Viticultural Methods and Procedures 3
Course code
WINE3005
Units
6
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Fermentation Technology 3
Course code
WINE3006
Units
6
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Course name
Winemaking at Vintage 3
Course code
WINE3007
Units
6
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Course name
Advances in Wine Science 3
Course code
WINE3010
Units
6
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Engineering for Viticulture and Oenology 3
Course code
WINE3011
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Foundations in Chemistry
Course code
CHEM1000
Units
6
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Chemistry 1A
Course code
CHEM1002
Units
6
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Chemistry 1B
Course code
CHEM1003
Units
6
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Foundations in Physics
Course code
PHYS1000
Units
6
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Course name
Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences A
Course code
PHYS1009
Units
6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Industry Experience (Viticulture and Oenology)
Course code
WINE3008
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 24 units comprising:

  • 24 units from Program electives

Course name Course code Units
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Business Management for Applied Sciences 3
Course code
AGRI3001
Units
6
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Horticultural Production and Quality 3
Course code
AGRI3009
Units
6
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Soil and Water Management and Conservation 3
Course code
AGRI3011
Units
6
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Soil and Plant Nutrition
Course code
AGRI3013
Units
6
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Soil Ecology and Nutrient Cycling 3
Course code
AGRI3014
Units
6
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Plant Biotechnology
Course code
BIOL3017
Units
6
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eChallenge
Course code
BUSI1005
Units
6
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Communicating Science
Course code
EART4004
Units
6
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GIS for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Course code
ENVI3008
Units
6
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Brewing Technology and Beer Production 3
Course code
FOOD3013
Units
6
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Course name
Food Production in a Future Climate
Course code
FOODX300
Units
6
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Consumer Behaviour
Course code
MARK1001
Units
6
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Introduction to Marketing
Course code
MARK1008
Units
6
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Course name
Digital Media in Business
Course code
MARK2006
Units
6
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Course name
Science Study Tour
Course code
SCIE3013
Units
6
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Course name
Grape and Wine Industry Practice, Policy and Communication 3
Course code
WINE3009
Units
6

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School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

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