Be part of a renowned institution

Adelaide is one of the great wine capitals of the world with over 200 cellar doors within an hour of the CBD. Our winemakers are innovators and cultural leaders within a sector helping drive the nation’s economy. In fact, 70 percent of Australian wine research happens at the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus.

This intensive two-year degree has an international reputation for excellence. It’s suited to students with a relevant bachelor degree or equivalent in a science field and opens opportunities for graduates both in Australia and internationally.

What will you do?

• Study at the largest agricultural teaching and research precinct in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Make wine in our state-of-the-art Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory.
• Build hands-on scientific and technological skills in the vineyards and winery.
• Learn from over 150 researchers and partners in grape and wine science.
• Access cutting-edge research at the Australian Research Council Training Centre for Innovative Wine Production.
• Undertake a research project and submit a thesis of 10,000 words OR complete an industry placement of at least 10 weeks (375 hours).

Where could it take you?

You could manage a vineyard or winery. You might experiment with the latest technologies to innovate and develop efficiencies in related industries. Perhaps you’ll focus on sustainable and natural practices, building an organic, biodynamic or solar-powered future for the wine industry.