Science - Viticulture and Oenology Adelaide University

Overview

The Science - Viticulture and Oenology course from Adelaide University will teach you essential techniques to succeed. Our practical approach will ensure that you build the skills and knowledge to be an innovator in the field.

You’ll be equipped with practical skills to develop winemaking and viticultural practices across an array of careers.

These include: 

• viticultural management
• winemaking and winery management
• food and beverage technology
• Supply chain logistics and management.

This four-year degree will place you amongst winemakers and innovators who are cultural leaders driving Australia’s economy. Get a head start by completing a practical placement based on work experience among Australia’s best commercial vineyards and wineries. You’ll learn grape and wine chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics, and how these are applied in practical viticulture and winemaking under challenging conditions.

Collaborate with cutting-edge researchers to build important problem solving and critical thinking skills. Take advantage of our global reach and explore international wine regions on a study tour. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate and gain practical skills, ready to graduate and make a difference.

Career opportunities:

This Adelaide University degree will prepare you for a career as a qualified viticulturist and oenologist. You could manage your own winery or vineyard. You might work with the latest technologies to develop innovations and efficiencies in related industries. Perhaps you’ll focus on sustainable and natural practices, building an organic production system, biodynamic or solar-powered future for the wine industry.

Your career prospects include:

• Winery technician
• Brewer
• Vineyard operator
• Vineyard manager
• Winemaker
• Beverage technologist
• Grape and wine scientist
• Wine exporter
• Distiller.