Viticulture and Oenology Courses in New Zealand
The first vineyard was planted in New Zealand in the early 1800s – today, rows of grapevines spread across former farmland in Marlborough, Central Otago, Hawke’s Bay and the Wairarapa, the sign of a burgeoning wine industry. Most wines are produced from sauvignon blanc, pinot noir and chardonnay grapes.
The New Zealand temperate maritime climate allows a wide range of wine varieties to flourish. Whatever your preferences, we’re sure to have a wine to suit your palate.
English + Wine course in Queenstown
NZ$ 300 per week English Tuition + NZ$ 495/wk 1 week Extra + NZ$ 495/wk
Students study English 15 hours per week Monday to Friday mornings and then have afternoons and weekends free to gain an appreciation of New Zealand wines generally and then a specific understanding of Central Otago wines. They will do this by wine tasting, visiting a variety of wineries in the Gibbston Valley wine region and also Bannockburn, Cromwell & Wanaka wineries. They will visit a wine cave, & also an excellent cheesery.
Certificate in Grapegrowing and Winemaking at the Eastern Institute of Technology Level 4
1 year NZ$ 18,300
If you want a hands-on role in a vineyard or winery then this certificate is the perfect place to start. You will gain a sound base of theory alongside valuable practical skills, setting you on a path to tending the vines and working in the cellar. In Tairāwhiti, Gisborne, you will experience winemaking throughout an entire vintage in the on-campus commercial winery. And, in the vineyard operations component of this programme, you will assist with the management of both the on-campus and commercial vineyards.
Certificate in Grapegrowing and Winemaking at the Eastern Institute of Technology Level 4
1 year NZ$ 18,300
If you want a hands-on role in a vineyard or winery then this certificate is the perfect place to start. You will gain a sound base of theory alongside valuable practical skills, setting you on a path to tending the vines and working in the cellar. In Tairāwhiti, Gisborne, you will experience winemaking throughout an entire vintage in the on-campus commercial winery. And, in the vineyard operations component of this programme, you will assist with the management of both the on-campus and commercial vineyards.
Diploma in Grapegrowing and Winemaking at the Eastern Institute of Technology Level 5
2 years NZ$ 21,000 per year
The Diploma in Grapegrowing and Winemaking paves a pathway to a future in grapegrowing and winemaking. It is designed to provide expertise in technical, scientific and managerial areas of these industries, so graduates can look forward to growing grapes and making great wine.
Bachelor of Viticulture &/or Bachelor of Wine Science Concurrent at the Eastern Institute of Technology Level 7
3 years NZ$ 21,000 per year
Located in one of the premium winemaking districts in New Zealand (if not the world) EIT offers two unrivalled degrees in viticulture and wine science. You will discover everything about what makes grapes grow and how wine is made. You willl learn about grape varieties, the soils, and environments they are best suited to, and the science involved in turning them into one of New Zealand’s most famous exports.
Graduate Diploma in Oenology at the Eastern Institute of Technology Level 7
1 year NZ$ 23,400 per year
If you already have a science-related qualification, this graduate diploma will allow you to fast track towards a future specialising in oenology (wine science). This programme is designed to build on your knowledge from prior degree study or from significant industry experience by focusing on scientific, technical and managerial aspects of grape growing and wine making.
Graduate Diploma in Viticulture at the Eastern Institute of Technology Level 7
1 year NZ$ 23,400 per year
If you already have a degree-level qualification, or significant industry experience this graduate diploma will allow you to fast track towards a future specialising in viticulture. This graduate-level programme builds on your knowledge from prior degree study or from significant industry experience by focusing on scientific, technical and managerial aspects of grape growing and wine making.
