Bachelor
The Bachelor of Viticulture at Charles Sturt University prepares students for careers in vineyard management and viticulture, offering flexible study options and extensive discipline coverage.
Build a career at the crux of where all wines begin with the Bachelor of Viticulture from Charles Sturt University. This degree is designed for vineyard managers and viticulturists and those aspiring to these careers - offering extensive studies across the discipline. Charles Sturt University is the largest provider of agricultural, horticultural and wine science education supporting rural industries in Australia, offering a clear competitive edge for our students.
You can choose to study this course part-time over six years or fast-track your degree - either online or via blended learning (a combination of on-campus and online study) - and complete within four years.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Successful applicants who do not have an appropriate high school background in chemistry or mathematics are strongly recommended to undertake Introductory Chemistry (SSS010) and Maths Skills 2 - Intermediate A & B (SSS072 & SSS073) in the University's Study Link program prior to commencing study in the course.
This course contains work integrated learning requiring access to a cropping or horticultural enterprise to gather information and pest samples (PSC221), access to winery or basic winemaking and analysis equipment for the production of a wine (WSC202), access to a vineyard, preferably commercial, to develop a vineyard management portfolio (VIT313) and a four-week placement in a commercial vineyard, winery or wine business (AHT274).
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, intensive 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.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
Select one (1) subject from the following:
CodeTitleCredit PointsHRT301Plant Propagation8 credit ptsENM308Challenges of Global Sustainable Development8 credit ptsAHT404Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation8 credit ptsPSC420Water Policy and Management8 credit ptsPSC424Advanced Plant Protection8 credit ptsSPA431GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations8 credit ptsElective set (16 pts)Select two (2) subjects from any discipline. At least one (1) elective must be at level 200 or above.
CodeTitleCredit PointsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit ptsXUN008Unrestricted elective8 credit pts