The Graduate Diploma in Wine Science is designed for future winemakers and assistant winemakers, winery technical staff, senior cellar staff, winery enterprise managers and other specialised staff such as a technical supplier. This qualification provides a comprehensive coverage of winemaking, wine science, chemistry and wine palate development plus an intensive introduction to viticulture to round out your knowledge.

With this diploma programme you’ll graduate ready to meet the demands of the grapegrowing and winemaking industries.

Online students do need to attend residential schools held each semester in either May/June or September/October. Some residential schools may be scheduled on weekend days. The residential school timetables are provided in December for the following year.

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff either in person or by phone and to view our facilities.

Our school Secretary can be contacted at jrolfe@eit.ac.nz.

Graduating with a Graduate Diploma in Wine Science opens up many career pathways for a future in the winemaking (wine science) industry at a technical, supervisory or management level.

You can pursue careers such as:

Winemaker
Assistant winemaker
Manager in wine, brewing or food industries
Research and development
Wine educator
Future study options include the Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Master of Wine Business and Innovation. These EIT programmes are offered either on-campus or by distance learning.