Bachelor of Viticulture

Subjects

For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Full subject list

Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.Full subject list
The course includes 22 compulsory subjects, totalling 176 points, and 2 restricted electives (16 points).

Compulsory subjects:
AGR202 Food Environment and Culture
AGR237 Property Planning and Development
AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
AHT274 Industry Practice
CHM115 Chemistry 1A
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
PSC103 Botany
PSC104 Soil Science
PSC215 Plant Physiology
PSC371 Plant Pathology
PSC415 Soil Management
VIT211 Viticultural Science
IRR200 Principles of Irrigation
VIT405 Integrated Vineyard Management
VIT406 Vine Physiology and Performance
WSC111 Grape and Wine Science
WSC114 Wine Science 1
WSC201 Wine Production 1
WSC216 Sensory Science

Restricted elective subjects:.
These subjects can be any subject offered by the School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences. Other subjects can also be chosen upon approval by the Course Director

There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.