Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking
Growing & Vines
A course by
NMIT
Gain technical, scientific, research and business skills essential for a career as a viticulturist or winemaker. This degree covers all aspects of growing grapes and producing wine, blending academic learning with extensive practical experience in New Zealand's leading winegrowing region.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
This course requires 40 hours per week
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Apply viticulture and winemaking knowledge
Graduates can apply scientific, technical, and research skills in grape growing, vineyard management, and wine production in a real-world setting.
Demonstrate practical industry skills
Gain hands-on experience through industry placements in vineyards and wineries, and apply campus-based learning to practical environments.
Conduct applied research
Plan and conduct research projects addressing current topics in viticulture and winemaking, contributing to industry knowledge.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking prepares students for the wine industry by teaching specialist technical, scientific, research, and business skills. Students study plant and soil sciences, viticultural practices, wine production, wine chemistry, and vineyard management. The programme emphasises practical skills through industry placements, field trips, hands-on vineyard and winery work, and research projects. Students can learn both on-campus and online (with some residential schools), and work closely with local industry and research organisations. Graduates are well prepared for careers as viticulturists, vineyard managers, winemakers, or wine marketers, or for further study.
Course Content
- Plant and soil sciences
- Viticultural practices
- Vineyard management
- Wine production
- Wine chemistry and analysis
- Wine science
- Kaitiakitanga and vineyard bio-protection
- Winery and vineyard engineering
- Business environment
- Marketing and sales skills
- Project management
- Research and communication skills
- Health and safety management
- Applied research and statistics
- International wine industry studies
- Sustainable grape and wine production
- Industry practice placements (vineyard and winery)
- Residential workshops for online learners
What you need to know first
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 or higher and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) including 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects.
Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above (5 reading, 5 writing).
Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above.
Equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, or NZQA-approved alternative).
Any Level 4 qualification in a related field.
English language requirements for non-native speakers: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in each band) or equivalent.
Distance students: Employment or relevant experience in the wine industry and ability to attend compulsory residential workshops.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Viticulture
Wine production
Agriculture
Primary industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Viticulturist
Vineyard manager or owner
Assistant winemaker
Winemaker
Wine marketer
Research and development technician
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