Master of Viticulture and Oenology

Program Overview

The Master of Viticulture and Oenology is a two-year program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the science and practice of grape growing and winemaking. The program includes coursework in viticulture, oenology, and related fields, as well as a research project or professional experience placement. Graduates are qualified for a variety of careers in the wine industry, including vineyard management, winemaking, research and development, sales and marketing, and wine education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Viticulture and Oenology is a two-year, intensive degree program designed for students with a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent in a science field. The program offers a comprehensive education in the science and practice of viticulture (grape growing) and oenology (winemaking). Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to manage vineyards and wineries, develop and produce wines, and conduct research in the field of viticulture and oenology.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the science and practice of viticulture and oenology.
• To develop students' skills in vineyard management, winemaking, and research.
• To prepare students for careers in the wine industry, including management, research, and production.

Outline:

The program consists of coursework in viticulture, oenology, and related fields, as well as a research project or professional experience placement.

Coursework:

• Core courses:
• OENOLOGY 7010WT: Stabilization and Clarification
• OENOLOGY 7019WT: Sensory Studies
• OENOLOGY 7022WT: Cellar and Winery Waste Management
• OENOLOGY 7028WT: Introductory Winemaking
• OENOLOGY 7047WT: Winemaking at Vintage
• OENOLOGY 7520WT: Advances in Wine Science
• VITICULT 7002WT: Viticultural Science A
• VITICULT 7021WT: Viticultural Science B
• VITICULT 7038WT: Viticultural Methods and Procedures
• Research project or professional experience placement:
• OENOLOGY 7550WT: Viticulture and Oenology Research Project (research dissertation)
• OENOLOGY 7560WT: Experience and Perspectives in the Wine Industry (professional experience placement)

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are active in research and industry. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, and field trips. The program also provides students with access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Assignments
• Practical reports
• Final examinations
• Research project or professional experience placement report

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Viticulture and Oenology program are qualified for a variety of careers in the wine industry, including:

• Vineyard management
• Winemaking
• Research and development
• Sales and marketing
• Wine education