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This course provides students with comprehensive knowledge of Viticulture and Winemaking, examining biological, chemical, business, and environmental aspects while covering the complete production cycle from vineyard to store. Australia's thriving Viticulture and Winemaking sector offers numerous career paths, with this program preparing graduates for roles in Research, Winemaking, Vineyard Operations, or Wine Sales. Melbourne Polytechnic stands as Victoria's sole metropolitan institution delivering this specialized training.
Upon finishing, students may pursue advanced studies such as Honours or Masters programs.
Qualified individuals can find work across all segments of the Viticulture and Winemaking field, both domestically and internationally
Academic: Australian Year 12 or equivalent, to include mathematics, and one of either chemistry or biology, OR
Satisfactory completion of a Diploma course in Agriculture (or equivalent), OR
Mature age applicants (21 years of age or over) relevant industry experience defined as professional industry engagement for a minimum of two years and demonstrated capacity to undertake work at degree level. Supporting document to include a CV with at least 2 supporting written references
English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no individual band below 5.5, or Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognized equivalency. TOEFL iBT: 64 overall (Writing: 21, Speaking: 18, Reading: 13, Listening: 12); Cambridge English Scale (Cambridge: First (FCE), Cambridge: Advanced (CAE), Cambridge: Proficiency (CPE)): 169 overall (individual bands: 162); Melbourne Polytechnic: ELICOS - 3 ISLPR overall individual bands: min ISLPR 2+.