Coursework programs
Postgraduate Diploma in Wine Production – Melbourne (Bundoora) (SPWP)
Coordinator: Dr Judy Tisdall
Enquiries: Department of Agricultural Sciences: (03) 9479 3561
This course offers professional and industry-relevant training in wine production techniques, technologies, and issues.
Subject delivery
A combination of on-site and off-site modes will allow students to acquire the required work experience whilst completing the equivalent of a full-time course load through the year. On-site study will be in three discrete, two-week blocks outside vintage times held at La Trobe campuses close to each of the major wine growing regions in Victoria.
Work experience
Students will be expected to undertake significant full-time winery work experience (at least four months) particularly through the vintage period, including a northern hemisphere vintage placement.
Admission requirements
Potential students will have completed a degree in viticulture or wine science. Applicants with a suitable science degree (including, for example, a significant chemistry component) and relevant wine industry experience will be considered.
Course structure
This is a one year full-time course comprising seven core subjects (120 credit points):
Core subjects
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Wine Appreciation Project A | AGR4WAA | 5 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Wine Industry/Oenology Project A | AGR4WIA | 30 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Winemaking, Issues, and Marketing | AGR4WMM | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Wine Production Technology | AGR4WPT | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Oenology – Wine Science & Analysis | AGR4OEN | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Wine Appreciation Project B | AGR4WAB | 5 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Wine Industry/Oenology Project B | AGR4WIB | 35 |