• A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses

• A background in physical and biological science .
• Knowledge or experience in the wine industry would be advantageous.
• If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.

Summary of Regulations

Students are required to complete 180 credits of taught courses from the schedules to the regulations for the Master of Wine and Viticulture over three semesters. The degree may be completed in either 12 or 18 months, depending on when you start. 

What's it going to cost?

The Master of Wine and Viticulture is covered by our fee waiver. If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more. 

If you are an international student, see our list of International Fees. 

You can start studying in:

• Semester 1 (late February)

Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.

Knowledge

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of wine production systems, including microbiology.
• Understand limitations in to current knowledge including the interpretation of statistics.
• Demonstrate high-level disciplinary knowledge in an area of current scientific endeavour relevant to the wine industry.
• Integrate a range of analytical procedures to improve product quality, safety and consumer appeal of wine products.
• Demonstrate knowledge of business enterprises, markets, and economic approaches, and their contributions to value creation.

Skills

• Ability to assimilate, assess, and analyse complex scientific information.
• Undertake independent library and literature searches in a relevant topic.
• Collate information and data in a relevant topic.
• Complete a systematic and critical review of a relevant topic.
• Work effectively alongside a cooperating person, group or organisation in addressing in a specific, finite task/problem.
• Summarise research information and present it in a scientifically relevant way.
• Communicate the results of a review of published information clearly and concisely in various written and oral forms.
• Apply critical and reasoned application of relevant principles to complex business problems.

Values

• Recognise the importance of appropriately citing the source of information and data.
• Understand the philosophy and ethics of science research and communication.
• Understand the impacts of human interventions on biological systems.
• Desire the acquisition of new knowledge, and develop understanding of how to use and potentially improve it.
• Acquire a heightened awareness of the social and ethical impacts of business theory and practice.
• Understand the importance of various factors that contribute to successful businesses.