Complete a degree in viticulture and oenology in the heart of the Marlborough wine region. Thanks to a partnership between Lincoln University and NMIT, students whohave successfully comleted the NMIT Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production can now study for one further year plusa summer school to be awarded the Lincoln University Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology.

The broad base established by the NMIT diploma is built upon and strenghtened academically to third year degree level. The importance of aspects of production such as site selection, planting material, vine management, harvest parameters, grape handling, fermentation control, and wine finishing are backed by knowledge of vine physiology and fermentation chemistry. Knowledge of the influence of terroir and wine style on the finished product is also part of the programme.

There is an opportunity for students to work two vintages over the combined diploma/ degree programme which is a huge advantage in gaining future employment.

• Emphasis is on the integration of grape growing and wine-making
• Includes 18 weeks practical work experience requirement (of which the vintage experience in the third year can be included) 

Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology 2012

Programme structure:

• Three years plus summer school, full time or part time options available:
  • NMIT Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production; PLUS
  • One year Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology degree studies; PLUS
  • One summer school (November - December) at the end of the third year for six weeks
  • NMIT's Marlborough Campus
  • Starts January (in Year 3)

Content

To complete the degree, students must first complete NMIT diploma and then study a further year plus summer school.

Year 3:
Semester 1:

• PLPT323 Grape Pest and Disease Management
• ENG361 Winery Equipment and Structures
• BGMT315 Project Planning and Management
• PLSC398 Research Essay

Semester 2:

• PHSC317 Wine Quality Assessment
• HORT327 Viticulture II
• ECN520 Economics (NMIT)
• MGMT216 Horticultural Management Analysis

Summer School:

• QMET210 Biometrics
• Elective

Entry requirements

All applicants:

• Successful completion of the NMIT Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production including minimum B grade for VWP503 Vineyard Bioprotection

Graduates may go onto roles such as cellar hand, vinemaker, assistant winemaker, vineyard technical manager, viticulturalist, winery manager, wine sales and marketing , tutor/lecturer or nursery production manager.