Coursework programs
Graduate Diploma of Wine and Wine Appreciation – Melbourne (Bundoora) (SGWWA)
This course is not available for commencing students in 2010.
This course is designed for graduates from any discipline who wish to gain a tertiary qualification in advanced wine knowledge and appreciation. Typically, applicants will be professionals in wine marketing, hospitality and tourism, wine business management, wine retail or independent wine consultancy, wishing to complement existing experience and qualifications. People who have regular involvement in wine consumption and presentation will benefit from the knowledge gained from this course.
Admission requirements
Potential enrolees will possess an undergraduate degree and have a demonstrated interest in the wine and/or food industries, or have successfully completed the graduate certificate program. Applicants will be required to provide a written report on their aptitude and experience in the wine industry or in wine appreciation.
Industry experience
Students are required to complete four weeks of work experience on an approved wine industry site. Students may undertake vineyard work, gaining exposure to pruning, canopy management, irrigation, pest and disease monitoring, harvest and machinery operation. They may also undertake winery work, including vintage operations, barrel and tank management, wine testing, additions and fining, blending, and bottling and packaging operations.
Course structure
This course will be offered on a part-time basis over two years or one year full-time, with set class times offered outside normal work hours to allow people to study while retaining full-time employment. Students complete subjects totalling 120 credit points.
Core subjects (90 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Introductory Wine Chemistry | VIN4IWC | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Wine Appraisal A | VIN4WAA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Palate Training A | VIN4PTA | 5 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Wine Communication | VIN4COM | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Palate Training B | VIN4PTB | 10 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Wine Appraisal B | VIN4WAB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Wine Knowledge | VIN4WKN | 15 |
Non-core subjects (30 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-2 | Introduction to Winemaking | VIN4WMK | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Introduction to Viticulture | VIN4VIT | 15 |
Non-core requirement subjects may be replaced with approved subjects from the Bachelor of Viticultural Science and Wine Production program, including AGR3WPT, AGR3VTS, AGR4WMM, AGR4WPT, or AGR4OEN. Entry to these subjects will require a chemistry background or the completion of VIN4IWC.