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Build a career at the crux of where all wine begins with CSU's Bachelor of Viticulture. This degree is designed for specialist vineyard managers and viticulturists – offering extensive studies across viticulture, vine physiology, vine pests and diseases, and water and soil management.

CSU's School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences is the largest and most successful provider of agricultural, horticultural and wine science education supporting rural industries in Australia, and offers a clear competitive edge for its students.

Course highlights

Build a career with a global future

Develop internationally relevant vineyard management skills with extensive studies of viticulture, vine physiology, vine pests and diseases, and water and soil management. Combining pure science, viticulture, wine science and a selection of business subjects, the Bachelor of Viticulture offers grounding in organisation and management relevant to any wine business operation.

Ground your vineyard management in scientific evidence

You will underpin your viticulture and wine science studies with a scientific background in chemistry, plant sciences, soil science and data handling. Develop knowledge in the chemical and biological processes that affect wine production and sensory characteristics of the wine; and have the skills to understand site selection, grapevine varieties, propagation, vineyard establishment and management, irrigation and plant protection.

Learn from industry leaders

Our ongoing alliances with the Australian Research Council, NSW Department of Primary Industries and the NSW Wine Industry Association mean you are taught by industry-based, world-class research leaders.

Career opportunities

Own your future

Manage the end-to-end operations of your own boutique vineyard and winery or provide management and 'in vineyard' research advice to large vineyards in order to produce fruit with specific characteristics.

Join an international brand

Your advanced techniques in bringing optimal results from vines will be globally valued – opening the door to a global and mobile career path.

Become a vintage specialist

Mobilise your skills to support vineyards at the peak of its grape-growing season.