Program Overview
The Diploma of Wine at UniSQ is a unique, one-year program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of wine science. It offers a choice of minors in Grape Growing, Wine Making, or Wine Business Management, and includes residential schools for practical experience and industry connections. Graduates are equipped for diverse careers in the wine industry, including viticulture, enology, and wine sales and marketing.
Program Outline
The Diploma of Wine at UniSQ is the only undergraduate diploma of its kind currently offered in Australia. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of wine science. Students can also broaden their skills by choosing a minor in Grape Growing, Wine Making, or Wine Business Management.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a strong foundation in the science of wine production.
- To develop students' practical skills in the vineyard and winery.
- To prepare students for a career in the wine industry.
Program Description:
The Diploma of Wine is a one-year program that consists of eight units. The core courses cover topics such as wine chemistry, wine microbiology, and wine sensory evaluation. Students can also choose to take elective courses in areas such as viticulture, enology, and wine business.
Outline:
Course Schedule:
The Diploma of Wine is offered in external mode, which means that students can study at their own pace. Students are required to complete eight units, which can be taken over one year or part-time equivalent.
Individual Modules:
- Core Courses:
- WIN1001: Introduction to Wine Science
- WIN1002: Wine Chemistry
- WIN1003: Wine Microbiology
- WIN1004: Wine Sensory Evaluation
- Minor Courses:
- Grape Growing:
- WIN2001: Viticulture
- WIN2002: Vineyard Management
- WIN2003: Grapevine Physiology
- Wine Making:
- WIN2101: Enology
- WIN2102: Winemaking Technology
- WIN2103: Wine Quality Control
- Wine Business Management:
- WIN2201: Wine Marketing
- WIN2202: Wine Sales
- WIN2203: Wine Distribution
- Elective Courses:
- WIN2301: Weather and Climate Change
- WIN2302: Wine and Food Pairing
Careers:
Career Paths:
Graduates of the Diploma of Wine can work in a variety of roles in the wine industry, including:
- Viticulturist
- Vineyard manager
- Grower liaison
- Agronomist
- Plant and soil health specialist
- Winemaker
- Cellar manager
- Laboratory manager
- Wine sales and cellar door manager
- Wine marketer
- Wine distributor
- Wine importer/exporter
- Wine warehouse manager
- Vineyard and winery supply sales
- Wine journalist
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of the Diploma of Wine have the skills and knowledge to work in the vineyard, the winery, or both. They can also find employment in the broader agricultural sciences that support grape and wine producers.
Other:
Residential Schools:
All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where they will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.
Industry Experience:
Students will gain valuable industry experience during the residential school courses at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism in Stanthorpe, Queensland. They will also have the opportunity to achieve internationally recognized certification from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust.
Further Study:
After successfully completing the Diploma of Wine, students can go on to complete the Bachelor of Science (Wine Science).
