Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology

What you will study

Students must complete 48 units comprising eight core courses. Each course is worth six units.

Core courses

Complete exactly 48 units for all of the following:

• Sensory Studies
• Viticultural Science A
• Viticultural Methods and Procedures
• Introductory Winemaking
• Winemaking at Vintage
• Stabilisation and Clarification
• Viticultural Science B
• Cellar and Winery Waste Management

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

• A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent in a related field from a recognised higher education institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.

Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.

Credit determinations will be:

• Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
• Academically sound.
• Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.

Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.

Credit will only be granted if it:

• Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
• Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
• Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.

For more information, contact the university or visit its website.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

You’ll learn the principles and practices of wine clarification and stabilisation. Investigate trends in precision viticulture. Learn how to optimise vineyard yield and grape quality.

Career outcomes

There are plenty of exciting careers waiting for you in the world of wine and grape growing. You could innovate to make your own wines. You might run studies on how to grow better grapes. Perhaps you’ll travel to wine regions overseas, exploring new ideas from different winemaking cultures and climates.

You could also be a:

• Winemaker
• Vineyard Manager
• Grower Liaison Officer
• Viticultural Consultant
• Wine Exporter
• Wine Scientist

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $47,300 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.