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Graduate Diploma in Viticulture
Location
Study Options
Part-time
Length
1 year (on campus), 2 years part-time (distance)
Level
Level 7
Intro
If you already have a degree-level qualification, or significant industry experience this graduate diploma will allow you to fast track towards a future specialising in viticulture.
You have options to study full-time on campus or the part-time, distance-learning delivery means you can complete this graduate diploma while remaining in employment in the industry.
This graduate-level programme builds on your knowledge from prior degree study or from significant industry experience by focusing on scientific, technical and managerial aspects of grape growing and wine making.
Outline
This graduate level programme builds on your knowledge from prior degree study or from significant industry experience by focusing on scientific, technical and managerial aspects of grape growing.
The subjects you’ll study will include:
- Viticulture science and practice
- Soil science
- Vine physiology
- Botany
- Vine health
- Soil management
- Vineyard establishment
With this diploma programme you’ll graduate ready to meet the demands of the grapegrowing and winemaking industries.
Please feel free to make an appointment to discuss your study options. You can meet with our staff in person at our Hawke’s Bay campus, or simply give us call on 0800 22 55 348. And you’re most welcome to visit EIT to view our facilities at any time.
Career Opportunities & Outcomes
This graduate diploma will give you a competitive advantage over other graduates and will help you advance within your chosen field of viticulture.
The Graduate Diploma in Viticulture will allow you to pursue a career as a:
- Viticulturist
- Vineyard contractor
- Vineyard owner/operator
- Winery owner/operator
- Technical consultant
- Researcher
Dates
There are two entry dates per year:
- February (on campus or distance)
- July (distance only)
Entry
Entry requirements
ENTRY CRITERIA
A personal interview may be part of the application process.
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 science.
Students who have enrolled in, but not completed, the Bachelor of Viticulture or the Bachelor of Wine Science will be unable to enrol in either the Graduate Diploma in Viticulture or the Graduate Diploma in Oenology.
Students who have not completed a science degree will be recommended to enroll in Bridging Chemistry and Bridging Physics/Maths depending on their course selection in the Graduate Diploma in Oenology. More information on these Summer School distance Bridging courses can be obtained from the Programme Secretary.
English language entry requirement
If English is not your first language students 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.
Entry with credit
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 anything that you would like considered as 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) 974 8942 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.
International entry requirements
ENTRY CRITERIA
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be over 18 years of age on 1 February of the year they apply for entry into this programme. Applicants under 18 years may be provisionally accepted into the programme but restricted in which courses they are enrolled in until they turn 18 years of age.
Applicants must have completed a three year degree or equivalent qualification or
Be able to demonstrate significant in-depth work and professional experience in science or the wine industry.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students 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) with no band score lower than 5.5 or equivalent, or completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment.