The EIT Certificate in Wine provides a unique opportunity to study wine science and viticulture in your own time at your own pace.
This is an internationally recognised programme which combines distance learning with an annual residential school which may be completed at either EIT Hawkes Bay in New Zealand or at Plumpton College, Sussex in the United Kingdom.
This programme is designed to introduce and develop skills and knowledge in:
Career Opportunities
Upon completion, the Certificate in Wine could assist with the following careers:
Vineyard Manager
Contractor
Grower liaison
Technical field representative
Owner/operator of winery/vineyard
Cellar Master
Winery Laboratory Technician
Assistant winemaker
Cellar door/wine sales and marketing
Further study opportunities at EIT
At Plumpton College UK, there are also further study opportunities in wine science and viticulture.
To be awarded this certificate, students must complete courses totalling at least 84 credits in one of three study options:
Certificate in Wine (no endorsement)
Certificate in Wine (Grapegrowing)
Certificate in Wine (Winemaking)
The delivery of this programme is flexible. The normal rate of study is 42 credits per year which requires an average of about ten hours study per week. However, students may vary the rate at which they study to suit their own circumstances and may enrol in individual courses or study extra courses if desired.
Residential School
A number of courses have a residential school component which is delivered in June/July each year. Residental schools are held on campus at EIT Hawkes Bay (NZ) or at Plumpton College , East Sussex (UK).
The programme is normally studied part-time over a two year period. The programme commences each year in February and concludes in November.
Please note that there is some flexibility in the commencement date for this programme.
42 weeks part-time each year for 2 years
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| Fees are charged per course. For course fees, see detailed information above. | |
| International Students (non NZ citizens) | |
| Fees are charged per course. For course fees, see detailed information above. | |
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For a breakdown of costs please refer to the more detailed information link at the top of this page.
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| This is an open entry programme i.e. there are no formal academic requirements. | |
| International Students | |
| For students who do not have English as a first language, IELTS 5.5 Academic or completion of accepted international equivalents. | |
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For more information see our International Section