Entry Criteria

A personal interview may be part of the application process.

Application for enrolment in these programmes is due by:

●   February start: 9 February 2021

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

●   Have completed a three year degree or equivalent qualification, OR
●   Be able to demonstrate significant in-depth work and professional experience in the grapegrowing and winemaking industry.

Students who have enrolled in, but not completed, the Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science will be unable to enrol in either the Graduate Diploma in Viticulture or the Graduate Diploma in Oenology.

Applicants who have not completed a science degree will be recommended to enrol in the NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Science Pathway) [Level 4] in Semester Two. More information can be obtained from the School Secretary.

On-campus Study

For on-campus students, the Graduate Diplomas commence Tuesday, 9 February 2021 and conclude Friday, 26 November 2021.

Timetables will be available on the EIT website www.eit.ac.nz from December 2020. If you require a copy to be sent out to you, please contact the School of Viticulture and Wine Science Secretary.

There is a requirement that students have an electronic device they can bring to classes to support their study.

Distance Study

Students must reside in New Zealand.

For distance students, the Graduate Diplomas commence Tuesday, 9 February 2021 and conclude Friday, 26 November 2021.

Distance study consists of materials and learning activities being delivered online. Refer to the inserted pages to see if online learning is for you.

There are also compulsory on-campus residential schools that students must attend as part of the course and programme requirements. For selected Level 6 and 7 courses, students studying on-campus may join distance students at residential schools.

The residential school timetable for 2021 will be available on the EIT website or from the School Secretary from December 2020.

Additional Distance Study Requirements

For distance study, you must have the following available to be able to utilise the online learning environment and must have access to industry:

●   Desktop or other appropriate electronic device or laptop computer not older than five years.
●   Broadband internet connection.
●   Software as required.
●   Access to wineries and vineyards to meet the work experience requirement for the programme and to undertake assignment and practical work required for specific courses.
●   Distance students must also be prepared to attend residential schools at EIT Hawke’s Bay and for courses with examinations, sit these at a venue at a Tertiary Institute.

All applicants are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, approved scores on IELTS (6.0 Academic (no band score <5.5)) tests, completion of accepted international equivalents or completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment.

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.

●   Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
●   Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.

You will be asked to provide details of evidence that you would like considered for credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

Applications for RPL and Cross Credit for a course should be made prior to enrolment in that course and no later than two weeks after the start of the course.

For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact the School of Viticulture and Wine Science Secretary, phone (06) 830 1942 or 0800 348 494.

Transfers/Cross Credits

This qualification has been approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

This programme leads to the award of a nationally approved qualification. This qualification may be delivered at a number of other tertiary institutes around New Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of those other institutes you may be granted academic credit for some of the papers completed but this is at the discretion of the other institute.

Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes.

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate successful completion of an undergraduate degree, preferably in science.

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

■ New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic)
■ IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
■ PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
■ International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)