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Master of Viticulture
M.Vit
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| Location: | Waite Campus |
| Duration: | 1.5 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Masters by Coursework |
The Viticulture and Wine education programs have an international reputation for excellence. The Waite campus houses state-of-the-art facilities including its own vineyard and Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory. The Masters provides advanced knowledge in all aspects of modern grape-growing including: advanced production techniques, vineyard establishment, mineral nutrition, advanced vine physiology and biotechnology, pest and disease control, efficient water use strategies, and the engineering of production and irrigation. Students may also gain a basic working knowledge of oenology, and some aspects of the global marketing of wine, which reflects trends in the wine industry towards an integrated approach “from grape to glass”.
The Masters is a 36-unit program of advanced coursework with the option of undertaking a 12-unit research project.
Please note that this program has a mid year intake and starts at the commencement of semester II.
Admissions information for
domestic
and
international
students.
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| How to apply:
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SATAC
Code: 3CM100
Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Annual tuition fees:
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Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
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| General enquiries: | Student Centre |
| Selection criteria:
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Graduate entry only
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| Additional entry requirements:
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Please note: this program is available for July commencement only. |
| Prerequisites:
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Relevant Bachelor's degree with high level of academic achievement |
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
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International student place: $24,000 |
| General enquiries: | Student Centre |
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
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All candidates shall complete the following core courses:
All candidates shall complete elective courses selected from the following:
plus other electives from postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty, subject to prior approval of the program coordinator. Please note:
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Note: a candidate who is a graduate of the University of Adelaide in the B.Agric.Sc.(Oenology) or B.Oenology will have the core courses Viticultural Science and Viticultural Production replaced by Advances in Viticultural Science and an elective course selected with the approval of the program coordinator.
Graduates will find employment in the grape and wine industry within Australia and around the world and will be qualified to contribute to the management of a vineyard, direct and carry out vineyard operations, liaise with winemakers to produce fruit for a designated wine style and work in technical positions.
Vineyard Manager, Viticulturist, Grower Liaison, Viticultural Consultant
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Last updated: Monday, 22 Dec 2008
