Graduate Diploma in Viticulture Science (Level 7)
Growing & Vines
A course by
EIT
Designed for graduates or industry professionals, this diploma fast-tracks you into viticulture or wine science specialisations with a strong technical focus on grapegrowing, winemaking fundamentals, and practical skills, offered on-campus or by distance.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop Technical Understanding of Viticulture
Gain comprehensive knowledge of viticulture science, grapevine biology, and vineyard management practices.
Apply Industry-Relevant Practical Skills
Undertake hands-on exercises and assignments relevant to grapegrowing and winemaking.
Integrate Scientific and Technical Knowledge
Utilise technical and scientific methods to solve problems and innovate in the grape and wine industry.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Viticulture Science (Level 7) at EIT is tailored for those seeking advanced technical and scientific knowledge in viticulture and winegrowing. It suits individuals with a relevant degree or significant wine industry experience and provides a pathway for further career progression in technical, supervisory, or management roles in vineyards, grape growing, or wine-related fields. The programme features current industry practices, practical skill development, and a foundational introduction to winemaking. Delivery is flexible, with both on-campus and distance learning options, though distance learners must attend residential schools in Hawke’s Bay. The diploma offers a springboard into future postgraduate study in wine business and innovation.
Course Content
- Viticulture science fundamentals
- Current grape growing practices
- Grapegrowing industry-relevant practical skills
- Technical understanding of vineyard management
- Intensive introduction to winemaking
- Laboratory and field work (residential schools)
- Industry placements and practical assignments
What you need to know first
Completed three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Viticulture
Wine industry
Agriculture/Horticulture
Future employment opportunities might be
Vineyard manager
Viticultural contractor
Research and development roles