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Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology
This degree teaches how wine grapes are grown and how wine is made.
- How long it takes
- 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 61.55
- Lowest offered at Adelaide University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how grapes grow and wine is made
- a hands on attitude to work in vineyards and wineries
- basic science skills in biology and chemistry
- patience for seasonal work outdoors and in the cellar
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Viticulturist
Viticulturists grow and manage grapevines, making the day-to-day calls on pruning, irrigation, pests and harvest timing that decide how good the fruit is when it reaches the winery.
Median pay$64,500 (estimate)
In demand
Distiller
Distillers make spirits such as whisky, gin and rum, controlling fermentation and distillation to shape the flavour and quality of every bottle a distillery sells.
Median pay$70,200 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
Adelaide University
Waite, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 61.55 lowest
- (66.45 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
4.4from 869 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 66 lowest
- (71.6 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology.
- Grape growing and vineyard management
- Winemaking
- Wine chemistry and biochemistry
- Microbiology and genetics
- Industry placement
- Wine business and supply chain
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?