Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science

Summary

World-class Viticulture and Wine Science

This is an exciting growth period for the vibrant New Zealand wine industry and great wines cannot be produced without the skills and knowledge of top viticulturalists, winemakers and managers. Study the science of viticulture and winemaking (oenology) in New Zealand’s most diverse premium wine growing region.

You will discover everything about growing quality wine grapes and how wine is made. You will learn about grape varieties, the environments they are best suited to plus the science and art involved in turning wine grapes into one of New Zealand’s most famous exports.

The degree covers specialist technical, scientific, and business skills necessary for working in the wine industry. The latest research, industry technology and relevant issues related to sustainability are key topics. You will gain hands-on experience in our campus vineyard, purpose-built winery and science laboratory facilities, as well as complete vineyard work experience, a commercial vintage and a research project in tandem with the winegrowing industry.

You must be 18 years of age or over on the 1st February of the year you begin this programme. If you are under 18, you may be provisionally accepted into the programme but will be restricted in the courses in which you can enrol before you turn 18 years of age.

Career Opportunities

Graduating with a degree in Viticulture and Wine Science from EIT opens up many career pathways for a future in the grape growing (viticulture) and winemaking (wine science) industries at a technical, supervisory or management level. Careers such as:

• Vineyard manager, viticultural contractor, research and development, owner/operator of a winery/vineyard, wine/viticulture educator or a grower liaison position.
• Winemaker, assistant winemaker, manager in wine, brewing or food industries, research and development, or as a wine/viticulture educator.

Degree Structure

Study Opportunities

This degree programme provides a foundation for on-going learning at postgraduate level:

• Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology
• Master of Wine Business and Innovation

Industry-based Learning

Courses in the programme that involve practical or off-campus experiential learning are listed below:

• WINE5.08 Wine Fundamentals
• VITI5.07 Viticulture in the Field
• WINE6.03 Winegrowing Industry Experience
• RESE7.02 Research Project
• VITI7.04 Vine Health
• VITI7.06 Flavour Farming
• WINE7.15 Four (4) day excursion to Marlborough and Nelson

All off-campus experiential learning will follow the EIT Off Campus Experiential Learning policy.

EIT student on the way to success as a winemaker

“What pulled me into Hawke’s Bay was the fact that there are a lot more variation and varietals here.” She knows she has made the right choice, with lecturers who “go out of their way to ensure that you are having an enjoyable experience” and to offer extra help.

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Jordyn Harper, Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science (BVWSci) Graduate

Academic Learning Services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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