Overview

Years one and two consist mainly of core papers, focussing on plant and soil sciences, viticulture practises, vineyard management, wine production, wine chemistry and analysis. You will enjoy learning to taste wine with the professionals and may even get the opportunity to be a part of local wine awards and competitions.

Built for school-leavers and adult learners alike

The Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is suitable for you whether you are a high school graduate, you are wishing to change careers, or you are currently working in the wine industry and want to gain a qualification while in your existing employment.

After you successfully graduate you could gain employment as a viticulturist, a research and development technician, vineyard manager or owner, wine marketer or winemaker or assistant winemaker. You could also go on to further study.

Programme Structure

Courses

Business Environment

Āronga Māori and Viticultural Practices

Wine Production

Wine Chemistry and Analysis

Tāne rāua ko Rongo and Plant Science

Papatūānuku and Soil Science

Industry Practice - Vineyard

Research and Communication Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-07-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Blenheim, New Zealand

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 or higher and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) including:

14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects

Literacy * :10 credits at Level 2 or above made up of:

5 credits in reading

5 credits in writing

Any qualification (New Zealand or overseas) recognised by NZQA as being equivalent to the achievement of NCEA Level 3. If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), NMIT will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28170 NZD / year

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Citizens or residents

9496 NZD / year

≈ 9496 NZD / year

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Overview

Built for school-leavers and adult learners alike

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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