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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Graduate Certificate of Science (Wine Science)

  • Graduate Certificate

Do you have dreams of growing your own grapes or producing wine in Burgundy, Margaret River or the Granite Belt? Do you want to be an important part of an exciting and growing industry?

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$4,148 per year

About this course

Overview
  • Do you have dreams of growing your own grapes or producing wine in Burgundy, Margaret River or the Granite Belt? Do you want to be an important part of an exciting and growing industry?
  • UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Science (Wine Science) suits those who wish to upgrade their knowledge of recent advances in wine science and university graduates working in the wine industry.
  • Highly applied and analytical, the course is suitable for those of you looking for a career change.
Further study

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science allows students to articulate into the Graduate Diploma of Science.

Thinking of studying in 2024? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
  • 3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
  • or
  • equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

External

Distance

Stanthorpe

Online

Career pathways

Career outcomes
  • As a graduate you will have the skills to work in the vineyard, the winery, or both. There are also a variety of exciting opportunities to be found in the broader agricultural sciences that support our grape and wine producers.
  • Careers 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.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units 2 x core courses 2 2 x specialisation courses 2 Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Residential schools

If you are enrolled in the External study mode in this degree, you will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

  • Semester 1, 2023 - applications close on 20 February and the Semester 1 study period commences on Monday 20 February, 2023.
  • Semester 2, 2023 - applications close on 10 July and the Semester 2 study period commences on Monday 10 July, 2023.

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

  • Trimester 1, 2024 - applications close 22 January 2024 and the Trimester 1 study period starts on 22 January 2024.
  • Trimester 2, 2024 - applications close 13 May 2024 and the Trimester 2 study period starts on 13 May 2024.

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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