Overview

Studying online or utilising a purpose-built $8.5 million education and training facility, the Queensland College of Wine Tourism, this degree offers on-site training in commercial vineyards, wineries, winery laboratories, and sensory analysis in association with regional wine shows. Who could resist a residential school in the heart of one of Australia’s burgeoning wine regions?
Highly applied and analytical, this major is suitable for school leavers, international students, producers and those of you looking for a career change.

Career outcomes

As a graduate of Wine Science program from the University of Southern Queensland you will have the skills to work in the vineyard, the winery or both. There are a variety of exciting opportunities also to be found in the broader agricultural sciences that support our grape and wine producers.
Career areas may include viticulturist and vineyard management, grower liaison, agronomy, plant and soil health, wine making, cellar management, laboratory management, wine sales and cellar door management, wine marketing, distribution, imports and exports, wine warehousing, vineyard and winery supply sales, wine journalism and more.
Those of you looking to launch a career in wine business or appraisal are also catered for, with the option to select a second major in biology or environmental management and elective subjects in business, weather and climate change - enhancing your employability.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Grape and Wine Production

Viticultural and Winemaking Practice

Wine Biochemistry and Microbiology

Viticultural Principles and Production

Wine Production

Wine Sensory Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-26 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-10 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

units

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Agriculture Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 42 other Bachelors in Agriculture in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 042230E

Subject pre-requisite: General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.

To study this degree we also assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12).

It is also recommended that you have studied Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), and one of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, or equivalent. If you do not have the recommended Mathematical Methods level for entry then you will be required to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

34800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34800 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

29600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29600 AUD per year during 36 months.

Commonwealth supported: AUD 8948

International Online: AUD 34800

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Scholarships Information

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